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Sales of Chinese brands are up nearly 22% with Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominating sales of the EV market. Overcapacity in China’s auto manufacturing has become a major point of tension between the country and other big economies. The complaint from the west is that Beijing’s industrial policy has unfairly advantaged Chinese companies, leading to fears…
Volkswagen’s recent $5 billion partnership with US electric vehicle start-up Rivian has caused quite a stir among the staff at Cariad, VW’s software division. The deal, aimed at developing software for both companies’ cars, comes after a series of setbacks and budget overruns at Cariad that delayed the rollout of new VW, Audi, and Porsche…
Volkswagen is grappling with a tough decision that could see some of its factories in Germany shut down for the first time in its 87-year history. The automaker, known for its iconic brand, is struggling to meet cost-cutting goals and remain competitive in a challenging market. CEO Oliver Blume recently announced that the company must…
Herbert Diess, Volkswagen’s ex-chief, is pushing back against criticism of his hybrid vehicle strategy during his time at the helm of Europe’s biggest carmaker. This comes as the Financial Times reports a slowdown in EV enthusiasm and growing popularity of hybrids. Diess Claims “Excellent Portfolio” of Plug-in Hybrids Diess argues VW has a strong lineup…
BMW is gearing up to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle by 2028, leveraging fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. The German automaker made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting its commitment to exploring alternative green technologies, according to Reuters. This move underscores BMW’s strategy to hedge its bets on which “green” technology…
Volkswagen, the German auto giant, is hitting some speed bumps on its journey to electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s facing tough times as it tries to keep up with the fast-changing EV market, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. EV Investment Dilemma Volkswagen’s in a tight spot. They can’t easily cut back on…
European automakers, particularly Volkswagen, are facing a significant crisis in their electric vehicle (EV) production efforts. According to a recent Bloomberg report, German and French carmakers are rapidly losing ground in the race to produce EVs, leading to potential factory closures and a reevaluation of their electric future. VW’s Electric Dreams Turn Sour Volkswagen AG,…
Volkswagen, one of the world’s largest automakers, is reconsidering its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) battery production goals. According to a recent Reuters report, the company’s battery chief, Thomas Schmall, has indicated that their target of 200 gigawatt hours of battery capacity by 2030 is not set in stone. Adapting to Market Realities In an interview…
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