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Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen Group, & Ford Sign superfast charging MoU in Europe
A new joint venture has formed that will develop a high-power, EV fast-charging network in Europe has been signed by BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW.
James Ayre

Dec 1, 2016

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Commentary

VW plans 30 electric vehicle models after sales battered by diesel scandal
VW promises more than 30 new electric vehicle models, and major push into “e-mobility”, including ride sharing and autonomous vehicles.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2016

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VW aims to release world’s first high-volume electric car
Volkswagen recently revealed that it is now intending to release the world’s first high-volume, mass market electric car.
James Ayre

Feb 9, 2016

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US Volkswagen sales down 25%, e-Golf sales up 300%
Despite Volkswagen sales in the US generally falling following the diesel car emissions testing scandal, e-Golf sales have been rising notably.
James Ayre

Dec 3, 2015

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Why Dieselgate will be good for Volkswagen
Diesel was already on the ropes with the advent of powerful electric vehicles, but now with the Volkswagen scandal it all but seals its fate.
CleanTechnica

Oct 9, 2015

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VW’s emissions fraud was breathtakingly cynical. But it’s not the first
The implications of VW’s emissions fraud worsen by the day. But, it’s not the first. Two big US auto makers hid major defects because they decided it was cheaper to pay compensation to the dead and injured than fix the problem. No wonder big brand names are in danger of losing consumers as new technology makes this possible.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 2, 2015

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Australia’s weaker emissions standards allow car makers to ‘dump’ polluting cars
Australia’s lower standards for car exhaust mean overseas car-makers can sell more-polluting cars.
Anna Mortimore

Oct 1, 2015

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Volkswagen didn’t keep it real, and “greenwashing” is putting it mildly
Right now, Volkswagen’s reputation lies in tatters. Greenwashing would be putting it mildly. How could it have gone so wrong?
Aileen Ionescu-Somers

Sep 29, 2015

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How Volkswagen got caught cheating emissions tests by a clean air NGO
Volkswagen has set aside €6.5 billion to cover the costs of the growing scandal over cheating on emissions tests in the US. It may need more.
Paul Nieuwenhuis

Sep 23, 2015

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Volkswagen emissions scandal hits share price, puts ‘clean diesel’ in doubt
News that Volkswagen programmed its diesel cars to evade US pollution standards has hit the German auto maker’s shares hard, proving the value of ‘clean’ and ‘green’ to the market.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 22, 2015

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How LG Chem may supplant Panasonic as leading provider of EV batteries
Panasonic is pretty clearly the current leader of the battery market, but as the market continues to grow, the dynamics could change swiftly.
James Ayre

Aug 24, 2015

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BMW, VW, ChargePoint take on Tesla with fast-charging network
BMW partners with ChargePoint and VW to create extensive fast-changing corridors along the most heavily trafficked routes of both the East and West Coasts.
James Ayre

Jan 23, 2015

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