Volkswagen ID. Polo — The Return Of The People’s Car
Volkswagen presented the production version of the ID, Polo this week, which seeks to assume the mantle of “people’s car” for a new century.
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BYD, Kia, & Volkswagen Show EV Revolution Is Still Going Strong
The EV revolution continues to roll forward with news this week of new entry level cars from Kia and Volkswagen, and news from BYD about Canada.
2025 Volkswagen Group Sales Show EV Revolution Is Still Moving Forward
Volkswagen Group saw strong sales in 2025 and now has nearly a 20% market share in Germany. New EVs are coming in 2026.
Volkswagen Group Africa Completes Second Phase Of Solar Project: Kariega Factory Now Has 5.2MWp Of…
Over 9,200 solar panels have been installed at VWGA to date, generating 7,125 MWh annually. The impressive technological progress in the solar industry over the past decade has resulted in a drastic reduction in prices of solar panels. This has accelerated the adoption of solar around the world. Having lagged … [continued]
The California startup QuantumScape is one key step closer to commercial-scale production of its new solid state EV battery, featuring the only known self-assembling anode fabrication process in the auto industry
The Solid-State EV Battery Journey Has Only Just Begun
The California startup QuantumScape is one key step closer to commercial-scale production of its new solid state EV battery, featuring the only known self-assembling anode fabrication process in the auto industry.
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons, and switches into a rugged 1970s-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
This Is How Electric Vehicles Win: Solar Power For Your Rivian R1T Pickup Truck
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
The erection of PV panels underway in the employee car park. From left: Nick Chapman, Graham Partington, Reabetsoe Kgoedi, Michael Petrie, Ntsapokazi Ningiza, Albert Brand and Deon Nel. Image courtesy of VWGA.
Volkswagen Group Africa Adds 3 MW Solar PV Carport At Its Kariega Car Factory
Volkswagen Group Africa has reiterated its commitment to using renewable energy. Volkswagen Group Africa says transitioning to renewable energy is more than just a means to avoid the disruptive effects of power outages for Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), but rather a conscious step towards reducing the environmental impact of fossil … [continued]
Volkswagen Announces ID. Buzz GTX, A Performance Version of the Reborn Microbus
In most ways, the ID. Buzz is already good enough to capture a buyer. Using a paint scheme and overall shape that’s reminiscent of the classic Microbus, the road to a purchase is paved with sentimental value. But one thing an EV can have that most Microbuses never had is … [continued]
Can Invoking Nostalgia Attract More Consumers To Electric Vehicles?
The Covid-19 pandemic has produced residual mental health effects: people experienced a high level of isolation and anxiety, which continues to deteriorate their overall sense of well-being. Powerlessness has become a common experience in everyday life, and in reaction to an unpredictable future, people are embracing nostalgia. Whether it is … [continued]
