Here Comes the Electric Autobahn
By Michael Coates ·
September 27, 2012
During the past few months, I've had the chance to drive representative models from each of the German "Big Three." They represent slightly different approaches to the EV market but all are either already in the market or will be soon.
Volkswagen Settles on Standard Electric Car Battery, From China
By Alysha Webb ·
November 26, 2011
Volkswagen will use the same battery module design for all its electric vehicles globally across all its brands, according to Dr. Tobias Giebel, head of the Volkswagen Research Lab in Shanghai. In an interview with PluginCars.com, Giebel said Volkswagen is working with local battery manufacturers in China to produce a product that meets Volkswagen’s global standards. “We believe the future of battery cell sourcing is in China,” he said.
Volkswagen Tests Electric Compact Van Concept with Elektro Caddy
By Laurent J. Masson ·
April 27, 2011
Volkswagen may see things differently than competitors like Ford and Renault. The electric Ford Transit Connect is the first electric Ford on the market, and Renault expects to sell tens of thousands of its electric Kangoos. Ford and Renault both believe there is a market for electric compact utility vehicles, but I don't see any indication Volkswagen has the same belief.
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Volkswagen Promises Trio of EVs in 2013
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Zach McDonald says:
Volkswagen made some major announcements on the plug-in car front this week. The German carmaker confirmed that it will...
Here Comes the Electric Autobahn
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Michael Coates says:
During the past few months, I've had the chance to drive representative models from each of the German "Big Three."...
Lansing, MI - Saturday 9/22 Plug-in Day Road Rally
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MaggieMichigan says:
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Plug-in drivers in Michigan - register TODAY for this Saturday's plug-in EV road rally!...
Volkswagen Settles on Standard Electric Car Battery, From China
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Alysha Webb says:
Volkswagen will use the same battery module design for all its electric vehicles globally across all its brands,...
Volkswagen’s Eberhard Sees 500-Plus Miles EV Driving Range By 2020
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Larry E. Hall says:
Today, some experts believe the energy of electric car batteries eventually will catch up to gasoline. One of those...
Volkswagen Tests Electric Compact Van Concept with Elektro Caddy
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Laurent J. Masson says:
Volkswagen may see things differently than competitors like Ford and Renault. The electric Ford Transit Connect is the...
VW Gets 'Serious' About Electric Taxi Concept, Shows Off Special London Edition
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Zach McDonald says:
At an event in London this week, Volkswagen revealed the third in a series of city-specific customizations of its...
Volkswagen Sales Chief Says Government is Forcing Them to Build Electric Cars
Volkswagen E-Golf, E-Up! Article · comments
Nick Chambers says:
Is Volkswagen truly serious about electric cars? Based on the comments and tone that their Board Member responsible for...
Five Canceled Electric Car Concepts: Lessons Learned
Audi, Volkswagen A1 E-Tron, E-Up! Article · comments
Brad Berman says:
It’s easy enough for a car company to write up a press release, push an exciting electric-drive concept car to an auto...
Europeans Push For New Charger Plug
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Michael Coates says:
Concerned about fast-charging that will allow EVs to fully replace internal combustion engine vehicles, German...
Diesel Lovin’ VW Reveals Aggressive Electric Vehicle Plan
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Larry E. Hall says:
Volkswagen, along with other European auto companies, has long proclaimed diesels as the best fuel saving alternative....
Volkswagen E-Up! Might Be Headed to the U.S. After All
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Zach McDonald says:
Just when we had written it off as another canceled concept, it appears that the Volkswagen E-Up! could be destined for...
BMW EV Coming
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Michael Coates says:
While BMW has the Mini-E in tests now and will follow up with the 1-Series based EV, the "real deal" from the company...
Hybrid and Electric Cars Will Emit Vroomtones
Volkswagen E-Up! Article · comments
Brad Berman says:
After years of complaints from blind pedestrians that ultra-quiet hybrid cars pose a safety threat...
E-Golf Will Be VW's First Electric Car
Volkswagen E-Up! Blog Post · comments
Brad Berman says:
Volkswagen believes an electric version of the Golf will sell better than the e-Up!, an all-electric minicar. So, the...
Volkswagen Will Look to China to Determine its EV Future
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Zach McDonald says:
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said in a statement today that VW will judge Chinese consumer reaction to electric...
VW Unveils World’s Most Efficient Road-Legal Hybrid
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Brad Berman says:
By the end of the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen will have unveiled as many as nine world...
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