Chinese Tianjin Lishen Battery says it is in talks with Volkswagen and Daimler to deliver batteries for their upcoming EV models. While the report is unconfirmed, Lishen is opening its first HQ in Europe close to VW’s hometown Wolfsburg.
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VW has followed its plan to present its electric supercar and has unwrapped the I.D. R Pikes Peak on Sunday with testing commencing today. The light racer is built for one purpose, or rather peak alone.
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Volkswagen’s British arm has been overwhelmed by the demand for its two plug-in models offered in the UK, the Passat GTE and Golf GTE. They had to stop taking orders for now with both factories said to be at full capacity.
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Coming Sunday, VW will be presenting the I.D. R Pikes Peak to the public, before the testing program begins a day later for the electric sports car. This was announced by VW, who also included a new image of the electric super car.
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Electrify America, Volkswagen’s outlet to do penance for the diesel fraud, has chosen its “partners in crime” to set up the demanded charging infrastructure. Four companies will help to install more than 2,000 DC charging stations across the States.
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It’s confirmed, ex-BMW manager Dr Herbert Diess is taking over from Matthias Müller, and this sets things in motion. New brand groups are being introduced and the UV unit will be open for public investment. Interestingly, Diess will also head R&D. Editor-in-Chief, Peter Schwierz comments.
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The VW factory in Braunschweig has been chosen to develop and produce battery systems on the company’s MEB platform. VW is speaking of the bundling of battery competencies for all of Europe in Braunschweig and to set an example for global production too.
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Volkswagen Truck & Bus has signed a framework agreement for a strategic cooperation with Toyota’s utility subsidiary Hino Motors. Both companies aim to include hybrid and electric systems in their cooperation options.
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Volkswagen made a brief announcement, that the company leadership were undergoing changes, which may also include the CEO. This likely means big changes for the electric mobility division as well.
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Volkswagen has unveiled the Atlas Cross Sport Concept with 5 seats and a plug-in hybrid drive at the New York Auto Show. The close to production version on show builds on the existing Atlas SUV and launch is set for next year.
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Navistar has teamed up with Volkswagen Truck&Bus for their subsidiary IC Bus. The latter now presents the chargE, an all-electric school bus. It will be offered in the USA and can carry a whole load of kids for almost 200 km on one charge.
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After having refocused on China last weekend, Volkswagen has now taken the wraps off the latest Touareg. The SUV is to be offered as plug-in hybrid variant first in China, VW’s largest market. When the PHEV is to come to Europe is open.
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Volkswagen is strengthening its stance in China as the German corporation prepares a plug-in hybrid and electric model for market launch this year. Another ten SUV shall reach the Chinese by 2020 with VW renewing its entire range.
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After the example of the VW Crafter, MAN is now planning to release their TGE transporter as a BEV. The MAN eTGE will go into serial production as of July and offer customers a range of up to 160 km.
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Volkswagen’s utility vehicle division will offer an electrified variant for each model in the future. Brand chief Eckhard Scholz told media to “expect a lot” over the next few years and also commented on Deutsche Post/ DHL’s StreetScooter van.
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Volkswagen is pushing electric mobility and has to find batteries in order to scale up. After joining forces with CATL in China just days ago, the Germans have now turned to Korea, where VW announced a new partnership with LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
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The VW factory in Dresden will be home to not only the e-Golf in future, but will also be producing EVs from the I.D class too. Dresden is to be used as a showcase for electric mobility in the region.
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VW and their joint venture partner JAC are going to sell their economic EVs in China under the brand name SOL. Initially they wanted to use the Seat, or local Xiyate branding but the Chinese government blocked the plans.
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By the end of 2022, the German car manufacturer is planning to produce BEVs at 16 locations around the globe, CEO Matthias Müller announced. Currently VW is using three locations for the production of BEVs, and foresees another 9 within the next two years.
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VW wants to introduce the MEB platform to the Chinese market with its joint venture partners FAW and SAIC by 2020. This was revealed by the MEB head of model lines, Christian Senger.
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Volkswagen has nominated Chinese battery specialist Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as supplier to implement its ambitious electrification roadmap, according to “Caixin”. However, VW intends to add also other battery suppliers later on.
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The first electric model by Skoda will be an electric version of its compact Citigo with a range of 300km and will be market ready latest by the end of 2019. This was announced at the Geneva Motor Show.
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With the I.D. Vizzion, VW has unveiled the future flagship of its all-electric I.D. family at the Geneva Autoshow. Moreover, the Germans presented a school bus based on its mobility concept Sedric as well as a mobile charging robot jointly developed with Kuka.
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The “Gendarmerie” of Paris is now approaching their suspects silently as the French force leases 16 e-Golf from Volkswagen. They came fully dressed in what the police calls a black and white retro style and each district will get one for a year.
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Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid cars have been on the up in the Netherlands this January. Compared to the same month last year, PEV sales grew by 126 percent overall, with sales of all-electric cars undergoing a massive recovery.
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In Hamburg, 50 entrepreneurs and public service employees have taken delivery of their e-Golf. Over the next three years, they are expected to drive around 1.5 million km as part of a partnership between Volkswagen and the City of Hamburg.
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Volkswagen has readied another concept for the Auto Salon this March. This latest member of the electric I.D. family is a full-grown premium saloon with extended autonomous features. Both the car as well as the range are designed as extra long.
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German Varta wants to form a new unit for the production of batteries for electric transport applications with a partner. So far, Varta has been only active in R&D. Talks are underway with large automotive companies.
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Mayor carmakers are experiencing problems to deliver their few electric car models to a fast growing customer base. In some houses, wait times are up to a year for both domestic producers and suppliers as well as importers in Germany, a new survey reveals.
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The joint venture FAW-Volkswagen plans to roll out seven new energy vehicles under the Audi label in China by 2020. The line-up will include both PHEVs as well as pure electric cars such as Audi’s upcoming electric SUV that will also be made in China.
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