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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is electrifying the 2018 IAA Show with five new zero-emission models
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is electrifying the industry with an electric mobility campaign. At the 69th IAA Commercial Vehicles show (20 to 27 September), the specialist in innovative transport solutions is presenting no less than five new zero-emission vehicles – creating a new matrix of electric mobility for commercial use. Making their world debuts are the…
Read full article >>All-time record: Volkswagen makes history with the I.D. R at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Volkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Driving the 500-kW (680 PS) I.D. R Pikes Peak, Romain Dumas defeated a field including cars with conventional drivetrain technology. In doing so, he not only broke the previous record for electric vehicles, but also bettered Sébastien Loeb’s…
Read full article >>The Volkswagen I.D. R EV racecar has appeared at the official test day for the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb
The countdown is on to the 96th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Two weeks ahead of the start of the most famous hill climb in the world, the I.D. R Pikes Peak appeared at the final official test in its final livery and bearing its start number. Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car lines up on…
Read full article >>Volkswagen unveils it’s fully-electric I.D. R Supercar to challenge the Pikes Peak Race to the Clouds
Volkswagen have unveiled its fully-electric supercar—the I.D. R Pikes Peak—today in Alès, France. The supercar will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill climb in Colorado Springs, CO, on June 24, seeking to beat the existing electric car record of 8:57.118 minutes in the annual “Race to the Clouds.” I.D. R Pikes Peak weighs less…
Read full article >>Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak all-electric racing car set for world premier
It is the start of a new era in motorsport for Volkswagen – and one thing is already certain: This Volkswagen is set to electrify its public. When the I.D. R Pikes Peak is presented to the public on the coming Sunday, 22 April, it will be Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car. Lightweight construction and…
Read full article >>The Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION unveiled in Geneva – The new flagship of the Volkswagen I.D. Electric Range
Volkswagen have unveiled I.D. VIZZION concept large, all-electric sedan at an event held at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be the largest car in the Volkswagen ID range of battery-electric models and VW says it will go into production by 2022. The I.D. VIZZION will join the Volkswagen I.D. compact hatchback, the I.D. CROZZ…
Read full article >>Volkswagen starts countdown to start of production of the “I.D.” EV range with MEB Supplier Summit
Volkswagen have held a “MEB Supplier Summit” in Wolfsburg to establish “new quality of cooperation and partnership” with suppliers of parts for their all-new modular electric drive kit. VW are describing the development of the I.D Electric Vehicle range as the largest product and technology offensive in the history of the Volkswagen brand. Brand CEO…
Read full article >>BMW, Daimler Benz, Ford & Volkswagen with Audi & Porsche form EV charging network joint venture
BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group have announced a new joint venture called IONITY. It will build a Pan-European High-Power-Charging (HPC) Network for electric vehicles. IONITY will build and operate about 400 fast charging stations across European major road networks by 2020. They intend to open at least 20 stations…
Read full article >>Volkswagen developing an all-electric race car for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the world’s most renowned mountain race. The all-wheel drive prototype is scheduled to be at the start of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA on 24 June 2018. Its goal is to set a new record for electric cars at the finish line which…
Read full article >>The second generation e-Golf hits the market in Europe and the USA
The second generation 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf has just hit the market in Europe and the USA and the first reports are that it is a much better car. The new e-Golf offers significantly increased driving range, higher power output, new design details and a digitalised interior design. The much improved driving range is now 300…
Read full article >>Volkswagen announce the new I.D. CROZZ II electric SUV with 500 kilometres range & the handling of a Golf GTI.
Traditionally, Volkswagen hosts an event on the evening before the International Motor Show (IAA) opens in Frankfurt, at which it presents its innovative new products. On this occasion, the Volkswagen brand presented the world premiere of the I.D. CROZZ II EV SUV. The further developed electric concept vehicle, which was originally shown at the Shanghai…
Read full article >>Volkswagen to invest $84 billion into electric cars and batteries development
Volkswagen has announced that it is investing $84 billion into electric cars and batteries development. The German auto manufacturer announced this at a pre-Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 event. Earlier this year, VW announced it was investing $10 billion in EVs but has now changed its investment strategy massively to fast track it’s EV development. Of…
Read full article >>It’s official: The VW Kombi is back, and it’s electric!
The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Kombi fans. Driven by popular demand, Volkswagen announced today it is planning on selling a production version of the award-winning I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 for the United States, Europe and China. “For me, the I.D. Buzz concept is the…
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