Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept: Standardizing Motor, Innovating Charging and Batteries
By Laurent J. Masson ·
January 11, 2012
The E-Bugster concept goes way beyond simple standardization of the plug connector. Volkswagen's plan is to outdo the other car manufacturers that have designed their cars with several charging systems.
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.
Discussions
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Becomes Reality in New Concept
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Nick Chambers says:
Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show today, Volkswagen's new Bulli concept revives the Microbus in modern form and...
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept: Standardizing Motor, Innovating Charging and Batteries
Volkswagen Article · comments
Laurent J. Masson says:
The E-Bugster concept goes way beyond simple standardization of the plug connector. Volkswagen's plan is to outdo the...
Volkswagen Settles on Standard Electric Car Battery, From China
Article · comments
Alysha Webb says:
Volkswagen will use the same battery module design for all its electric vehicles globally across all its brands,...
Volkswagen Tests Electric Compact Van Concept with Elektro Caddy
Volkswagen Article · comments
Laurent J. Masson says:
Volkswagen may see things differently than competitors like Ford and Renault. The electric Ford Transit Connect is the...
First Drive: Volkswagen Electric Golf Has Innovative Features
Volkswagen E-Golf Article · comments
Nick Chambers says:
During the U.S. Media Launch for the Volkswagen E-Golf (officially called the Golf blue-e-motion) in Wolfsburg, Germany...
If Volkswagen Revives the Beloved Microbus, it Should be a Plug-in Hybrid
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Nick Chambers says:
Rumors abound that Volkswagen is going to bring back the iconic camper microbus—but it would be best served as a plug-...
Volkswagen Says Electric Golf Not Coming Until 2014, Punts on Electric Jetta
Volkswagen E-Golf Article · comments
Nick Chambers says:
Earlier this year, Volkswagen made a big splash when they announced that 2013 would bring three electric cars from them...
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...
Volkswagen's Electric Golf Beginning to Take Shape
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Zach McDonald says:
In a press release today, Volkswagen released more pictures and details of its e-Golf, which has recently been...
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