Tag: VW

VW’s futuristic electric bus is real and coming soon (finally)

More than five years ago, Volkswagen showed off its vision for its next generation of vehicles — a cheerful two-tone lime yellow and white microbus concept that gave a nod to its T1 van life past and embraced an electric and connected future. That electric microbus future has finally arrived. At least, for Europe. Volkswagen… Continue reading VW’s futuristic electric bus is real and coming soon (finally)

@VW Group: A Bulli for the all-electric future: World premiere of the new ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz/ID. Buzz Cargo – The vehicles are near-production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet.)))004720

Design: The ID. Buzz transfers seven decades of Bulli know-how into the era of software and digitalisation Software: Latest version brings state-of-the-art assist systems such as ‘Travel Assist with swarm data’ and automated parking to the range Charging: ‘Plug & Charge’ technology enables the ID. Buzz to be easily charged while out and about with… Continue reading @VW Group: A Bulli for the all-electric future: World premiere of the new ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz/ID. Buzz Cargo – The vehicles are near-production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet.)))004720

@VW Group: Why an Audi drives like an Audi: the Audi DNA in the driving characteristics004722

It’s a feeling most people recognize immediately: This is an Audi! The driving experience is unmistakable, a harmonious balance of driving dynamics and ride comfort. Decisive, in this respect, is a finely integrated interplay between the various components, whether that be suspension, steering, powertrain as well as brake and control systems. The driving DNA, that… Continue reading @VW Group: Why an Audi drives like an Audi: the Audi DNA in the driving characteristics004722

@VW Group: The light offerings for the Audi e-tron GT004721

The lights on an Audi have long provided more than just safety. They represent the interface between design and technology and they have an authoritative impact on every Audi model’s visual appearance. That is particularly distinct in the exterior design of the e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT – headlights and taillights are defining… Continue reading @VW Group: The light offerings for the Audi e-tron GT004721

German Handelsblatt: Official presentation: VW shows the production version of the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail003923

The start of sales for the new all-electric minibus is getting closer: Volkswagen presented its new ID.Buzz for the first time on Wednesday evening. In May, VW will start advance sales in Europe and Germany, and the first vehicles will be delivered to customers in the fall. For Volkswagen, the ID.Buzz is the most important… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Official presentation: VW shows the production version of the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail003923

Duke Energy’s EV Make Ready Credit program will lower installation costs for charging station owners

The North Carolina Utility Commission has approved Duke Energy’s EV Make Ready Credit (MRC) program, one of several pro-EV initiatives that the utility has in the pipeline. As the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) explains, make-ready programs reduce the cost of deploying EV charging infrastructure for charging station owners by giving utilities the responsibility… Continue reading Duke Energy’s EV Make Ready Credit program will lower installation costs for charging station owners

Volkswagen wants to revive its legendary Combi in an electric version

A little flower power to lift your spirits. Entangled in supply issues caused by the invasion of Ukraine, Volkswagen presents this Wednesday the ID.Buzz, its new electric model, claimed heir to the Combi, one of the iconic vehicles of the sixties and seventies. The brand had chosen to disclose the main characteristics of the vehicle… Continue reading Volkswagen wants to revive its legendary Combi in an electric version

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Parts are missing: Porsche interrupts production of the e-bestseller Taycan003917

Porsche factory in Stuttgart Employees manufacture a Porsche Taycan. Now production has to be stopped due to missing parts from Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Due to missing parts in connection with the war in Ukraine, the sports car manufacturer has to stop production of the Taycan electric car at the main plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen from now… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Parts are missing: Porsche interrupts production of the e-bestseller Taycan003917