VW-Xpeng Deal Is Evidence of China’s Growing EV Dominance
German auto giant Volkswagen AG’s $700 million investment in Xpeng Inc. is a vote of confidence in the electric-vehicle upstart and the latest sign of how rapidly China is starting to dominate the global transition to clean vehicles. The deal…
BYD Widens Lead Over Volkswagen As China’s Top-Selling Car Brand
BYD extended its lead over Volkswagen as China’s top-selling carmaker, with its wide range of electric vehicles (EV) proving hugely popular among local buyers. After dethroning the German giant for the first time earlier this year, BYD notched up 595,300…
Volkswagen Shares Recover After EV Production Cut Reports
Shares in Volkswagen inched higher on Wednesday, recovering slightly from a selloff the day before when the automaker played down reports it will cut EV output in Germany over the next two weeks because of lower than expected demand. Volkswagen “expects the…
Volkswagen EV Car: First Image
In response to increasing competition in the EV market, German auto giant VW launched a new entry-level electric vehicle on Wednesday. In a press release on March 15, Volkswagen provided a first look at the ID. 2all concept, an affordable…
Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China Unveils State-Of-The-Art Passenger Drone Prototype
Volkswagen Group China today unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In 2020, Volkswagen Group China…
In The Midst Of The EV Push, GM And Volkswagen Are Strengthening Their Battery Supply Chains
Auto makers are trying to control more of the supply chain for electric vehicles, forging new partnerships with raw materials producers and investing in facilities that make chemicals for batteries. Auto makers are trying to control more of the supply…
Volkswagen Moves A Step Closer To Creating Its Own Battery Cells For Electric Vehicles.
Volkswagen Group Components has opened what it claims as ‘one of the most modern laboratories for cell research and development in Europe’, in Salzgitter. The company is further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards…
Volkswagen Seeks Partners For Battery Materials Race
Volkswagen is in talks with suppliers to secure direct access to raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries via partnerships, one of its board members said. The world’s second biggest carmaker is trying to exert more control over key components…
Volkswagen To Build Six Electric-Vehicle Battery Factories In Europe
Volkswagen AG said it would invest in six large battery factories and build out charging infrastructure, highlighting some global auto makers’ push to take control of battery making as electric vehicles boom. The world’s automotive industry is pivoting to electric…
The 5,000 Ways Volkswagen Tests EV Batteries For Safety And Durability
Before any part gets put onto a vehicle, an automaker needs to know how long it will last and what role it plays in keeping the vehicle safe. That’s especially true for electric vehicle batteries and battery packs, the heart…
