Well, this is an interesting one…. For some background, regulations in the European Union require that automakers reduce the CO2 emissions that the cars they sell create. Year after year, they have to cut their average fleet emissions. If they don’t cut their emissions to the necessary level, they have … [continued]
SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company’s first fully electric ID. ERA vehicle, the ID. ERA 5X SUV. XPENG was involved a bit too, but I’ll come back to that later. Earlier today, China’s Ministry of Industry and … [continued]
In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss … [continued]
The 37-kWh battery (net) provides a range suitable for everyday use of up to 334 km (WLTP); the attractive entry-level model is designed for urban traffic and typical commuting routes Output stages with 85 kW (116 PS) and 99 kW (135 PS) are now available to order, with DC charging from 10 to … [continued]
There’s been so much focus on Volkswagen’s drastic plans to close factories and lay off employees, and rightfully so, but that overshadowed some actually pretty cool, uplifting news from the company. In a company report on its first-half-of-year sales, the group’s 4.1 million sales were not a bright spot overall … [continued]
Timeless design — SUV with strong proportions exudes high quality, at an entry‑level price from 27,995 euros High-quality interior with feel-good atmosphere — spacious five-seater offers high seating comfort, fabric-covered surfaces and optionally a premium sound system and massage seats Technologies from higher vehicle classes — ID. Cross can be optionally … [continued]
Oliver Blume’s grand plan to resuscitate Volkswagen Group suffered a setback last week at a company board meeting.
The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it’s been lacking, or has … [continued]
Kai Grünitz, Olaf Lies, Robert Müller, Jörg Tegeler, and Martin Sander at the handover of the 1.5 million ID. model in Emden. Copyright: Volkswagen AG.
The board of directors for Volkswagen AG met on July 9 to approve a new plan proposed by CEO Oliver Blume for the company’s future.
Last week, Volkswagen Group’s Elli launched its V2G service in Germany. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) means that an EV can charge off the grid and also feed energy back into the grid when needed. I had briefly mentioned the launch in key takeaways from InterSolar/Power2Drive, but it deserves a deeper … [continued]
