New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform
Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen's Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Volkswagen boss confirms all-electric wagon with 700km range
Volkswagen boss confirms all-electric station wagon with 700km range will be available from 2023, but only ID.4 is slated for worldwide release.
VW to invest $A118 billion in EV and digital technology in “race to keep up with Tesla”
VW to invest €73 billion ($AU118.7 billion) to accelerate the company’s transformation into a digital mobility company, and to try and keep up with Tesla.
All-electric VW campervan takes on 7,500 km road trip
All-electric eCrafter camper drives 7,500km from Germany to northern tip of Norway, proving the case once again for long distance electric road trips.
Tesla adds Honda to carbon pool after Japanese car maker’s EV sales disappoint
Honda's failure to hit the mark in Europe with its first full electric vehicle means it will have to buy credits from Tesla, delivering another windfall to the EV maker.
VW to transform Greek island of Astypalea into green mobility hub
VW signs deal with Greek government to turn tourist island of Astypalea into green mobility hub, turning entire car, services and transport fleet electric.
Volkswagen begins ID4 electric crossover production in China to take on Model Y
Volkswagen commences production of two ID.4 electric crossover variants in China, challenging Tesla as it expands its footprint in global EV market.
VW announces electric ID.3 pricing in UK under 30,000 pounds
Volkswagen ID.3 receives significant boost, with new pricing in the United Kingdom dropping the price to just under £30,000 ($A55,000).
EV pioneer Wiebe Wakker’s Blue Bandit goes on display in VW car museum
The story of Wiebe Wakker, the Dutch explorer who drove an electric car from Europe to New Zealand via Australia, has found a place in Volkswagen's Autostadt museum ZeitHaus.
ID.3, Polestar 2 and Honda electric cars bag German ‘Car of the Year’ awards
It’s a good year for electric vehicles, as the ID.3, Honda e, and Polestar 2 all bag category wins in German Car of the Year Awards.