Volkswagen Unveils All New Drive Unit For ID. Cars, CEO Promises Profitability For ID.2
Volkswagen says it has developed a new more powerful and more efficient motor and drive system for its electric cars.
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As A Former Passat Owner, I Am Very Excited About The VW ID.7
VW has a big following in South Africa and has a strong connection to the country due to its manufacturing presence as well as its large retail footprint in the country. VW has a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where it has the capacity to produce 162,000 vehicles per … [continued]
It’s Pretty Easy To Announce an EV in 2023 — Maybe Too Easy
A couple weeks ago, Volkswagen released a new car concept, the “ID.2 all.” The vehicle, which I’m going to sometimes just refer to as the ID.2 so that it’s easier to read in a paragraph, and to avoid confusion with the “all” part, is supposed to come in at under … [continued]
Volkswagen Puts European Battery Factory Plans On Hold
Volkswagen could get up to $10 billion in IRA benefits if it decides to build a new battery factory in the US instead of Europe.
Volkswagen Updates The ID.3
Volkswagen has promised ten new electric models by 2026. Marketing being what it is, an updated version of the ID.3 — the battery-electric hatchback introduced two and half years ago — is the first of those ten new models, the company says. If that’s so, you sure can’t tell by … [continued]
VW Is Working To Grow Its Footprint In Africa, & Electric Mobility Is Part Of…
VW is working to grow its footprint on the African continent. VW has a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where it has capacity to produce 162,000 vehicles per year. Currently, 75% of the vehicles produced in South Africa are exported to global markets such as Germany, UK, and Japan. … [continued]
Volkswagen Develops More Efficient Drivetrain Components For Electric Cars
Volkswagen says it has developed a pulse inverter internally that improves powertrain efficiency by 20%. That’s a really big deal.
Volkswagen Had A Great 2022: 26% More EVs, More Than 15,000 Rapid Charging Stations
While still far behind EV leader Tesla, Volkswagen is making progress on electric vehicles. During 2022, it managed to make a significant increase in EV production and by the end of the year Volkswagen had put in a total of 15,000 EV rapid charging stations (so far). Let’s take a … [continued]
Blume Suggests More Differentiation Between Volkswagen Group Brands
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume told investors recently that he and his management team have a 10-point plan for the future.
Volkswagen Plans To Manufacture More Vehicles In The US (With Video)
Volkswagen of America new boss Pablo Di Si says his division plans to increase sales by offering more locally produced models.
