[ad_1] The same outlet had claimed in December that cars rolling off the line wouldn’t have a full software stack. Not surprisingly, VW objects to any talk of delays. A spokesman told Automotive News Europe that the ID.3 was still on track to debut this summer, although he didn’t confirm or deny the number of […]
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Volkswagen’s 2021 GTI adds a hybrid powertrain and tech-filled interior
[ad_1] The bad news, as Autoblog notes, is that a plug-in hybrid GTE version (and diesel-powered GTD edition) will only be available in Europe. Specs reveal the GTE pairs a 150hp 1.4-liter turbocharged engine with an 85Kw electric motor and lithium-ion battery. Operating together, they’re rated for the same 245HP as the gas GTI and […]
DOJ reportedly ends antitrust investigation over reducing car pollution
[ad_1] Last year the Trump Administration sought to roll back the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan that pushed for higher fuel efficiency standards. It has also tried to stop states from like California from setting their own standards that exceed those of the federal government. Despite that, several automakers, including Ford, BMW, Volkswagen and Honda, […]
After Math: Driving into a new decade
[ad_1] The EPFL released a study this week pitching a novel method of drastically reducing the amount of CO2 heavy trucks produce: liquify the combustion byproduct and store it onboard until the trip is done. It’d eliminate all but 10 percent of CO2 produced while only taking up around 7 percent of the vehicle’s total […]
Volkswagen sets new EV production target of 1.5 million by 2025
[ad_1] The company has announced a bold aim of one million electric cars produced by the end of 2023, which is two years earlier than the previous target of 2025. By 2025, it aims to have produced 1.5 million electric cars. These electric vehicles will be led by the ID.3, a compact EV to be […]
VW’s prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage
[ad_1] Cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic sensors help the bots both navigate parking areas and find a car’s charging port. Several of these machines could operate in a single garage. VW said it hadn’t “yet” decided on a possible release date for the charging robot. A rollout would likely depend on a number of factors, […]
VW will roll out self-driving electric shuttles in Qatar’s capital
[ad_1] You may see these self-driving transporters on the road before 2022. Closed testing is poised to start in 2020, and trials could start in 2021. That is, of course, provided there are no setbcks. There are already self-driving shuttle services in a number of cities. They aren’t always on this scale, though, and you […]
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
[ad_1] While behind the wheel of the 2020 Passat I was reminded that this is Volkswagen’s no-nonsense sedan. It’s not fast, luxurious, or techy. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for with sensibility. With a starting price of $22,995, it’s not totally devoid of technology. The MIB II infotainment system is housed […]
VW’s factory race teams will exclusively drive electric cars
[ad_1] On top of the ID.R, VW expects to rely on cars using its electric-oriented MEB platform for future competition. You could see this coming when VW has increasingly touted the ID.R as its flagship race car. It’s also comparatively easier for VW to pull out of gas-powered racing given its level of investment. VW’s […]
After Math: The future of transportation is electrifying
[ad_1] As we wrap up a week of LA Auto Show news, two themes become apparent: we are well on our way towards electric drivetrains being the rule rather than the exception, and you should always ensure that your unshatterable windows are indeed unshatterable… [ad_2] Source link