The electric drivetrain of the next generation for Volkswagen’s “ID” has been unveiled. Family EV. Dedicated APP550, the new electric powertrain will drive the back tires of ID. cars. The APP550 is said to be more efficient and perform better, increasing the ID’s range. The cars that can run on a single charge will be […]
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According to Volkswagen Group’s SEAT Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths, Cupra has been conducting market testing for the potential entry into the US market. Cupra has recently entered new markets outside of Western Europe and is producing a number of all-electric models in Spain in an effort to establish itself as a distinct EV brand. Cupra, […]
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The member of Volkswagen’s board who is in charge of technology stated that the automaker intends to make investments in mines to reduce the cost of battery cells, satisfy half of its own demand, and sell to third parties. Thomas Schmall said that the biggest carmaker in Europe wants PowerCo to become a global battery […]
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Two sources said that Volkswagen’s supervisory board will meet in the coming days to discuss plans to build a new factory in the United States. One of the sources added that the board was expected to approve the project. One of the sources said that the factory is a new plant for the Scout brand. […]
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Dealers in Germany have been informed that the Volkswagen brand is increasing the prices of cars with combustion engines by an average of 4.4%. Volkswagen claimed that the price hikes were brought on by significant increases in the cost of acquiring raw materials, energy, and equipment. The price increases include well-known models like the Golf, […]
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onsemi, a market leader in intelligent power and sensing technologies, announced that it had reached a strategic agreement with the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG (VW) to supply modules and semiconductors that make it possible to create a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter solution for the Volkswagen family of platforms for the next generation. […]
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In the United States and Canada, automobile manufacturer Volkswagen has recalled nearly 42,000 Beetles. The Takata airbag inflators in these Beetles, according to the manufacturer, could be dangerous. Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years are included in the recall. In documents published on Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that the […]
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Volkswagen is planning to streamline production and improve productivity as it competes to dominate the electric vehicle market. As automobile companies switch gears to adopt electric mobility, Volkswagen is also committing to a date for manufacturing only electric vehicles in Europe. From Volkswagen’s previous target of 2033-2035, the car producer is committing to an earlier […]
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Volkswagen’s software unit ‘Cariad’, will spend more 2 billion dollars in a joint venture, and take a 60 percent stake in a new venture with Horizon Robotics, a Chinese technology company, tackling two big challenges, including software and the Chinese market. Volkswagen will invest 1 billion dollars in Horizon Robotic and a further 1.3 billion […]
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PowerCo, the new battery company of Volkswagen, announced that it will be forming a joint venture with Umicore to manufacture battery materials for around 2.2 million electric vehicles. This new joint venture is a significant milestone in establishing one of the first fully integrated automobile supply chains as Volkswagen plans to ramp up electric vehicle […]
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