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Volkswagen’s EV power play: Build six battery factories and slash cell costs by half

Volkswagen’s EV power play: Build six battery factories and slash cell costs by half

Volkswagen will build six battery factories and increase charging network five-fold, group CEO Herbert Diess said at the company’s Power Day on Monday.
VW CEO touts upcoming “Power Day” in Tesla-like battery play

VW CEO touts upcoming “Power Day” in Tesla-like battery play

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess tries to build himself a social media presence akin to Elon Musk, and is promising a Tesla-like battery announcement day. 
Why people buy Tesla electric cars (hint: it’s not Elon Musk)

Why people buy Tesla electric cars (hint: it’s not Elon Musk)

Tesla is the market leader in electric cars, but what is it that makes people want to buy its products? And can other carmakers achieve the same success?
Volkswagen plays Tesla catch-up with autonomous electric “dream” car

Volkswagen plays Tesla catch-up with autonomous electric “dream” car

Volkswagen takes fresh strike at Tesla, sharing plan for autonomous, software-based “dream car”. But will it come soon enough?
Volkswagen tests interest for a convertible version of electric ID.3

Volkswagen tests interest for a convertible version of electric ID.3

A convertible version of the all-electric ID.3 is being touted by Volkswagen – but would it be warmly received?
All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

The ID. Buzz to be first VW to feature self-driving technology and will serve as a “robo-taxi”.
VW partner Quantumscape clears another hurdle on road to solid-state battery

VW partner Quantumscape clears another hurdle on road to solid-state battery

Volkswagen-backed Quantumscape says it has cleared another hurdle on the path to commercialising solid-state EV batteries.
VW to introduce own “carbon tax” on cars, exempting electrics

VW to introduce own “carbon tax” on cars, exempting electrics

Volkswagen to raise prices of its cars on basis of CO2 emissions, German media reports.