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Volkswagen is addressing the future of mobility through its e-campaign and sharing many stories along the way. Our stories and interviews with experts reveal more about how Volkswagen is driving the development of e-mobility. Our articles provide information and inspiration about Volkswagen’s electric models and VW technologies supporting sustainable mobility.

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What is it that makes electromobility so promising compared to other drive technologies? And what else is Volkswagen doing to advance the transport revolution? Find the answers to these questions and more in our stories and interviews on the topic of e-mobility.

Representative survey: Next car - majority of Europeans want to buy an electric car

03/07/23

Representative survey: Next car - majority of Europeans want to buy an electric car

Spend less and live more consciously to avoid having to give up too much. This is the European motto in times of an energy crisis and inflation. One in three people are restricting their mobility and plan to make fewer car journeys. However, individual mobility remains essential and owning a car is important. These are the findings of a representative survey carried out by mm customer strategy. With support from Volkswagen, the consulting company surveyed more than 7,500 people in the five countries of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain.

ID.4 production in Chattanooga - US plant shapes up for e-mobility

10/14/22

ID.4 production in Chattanooga - US plant shapes up for e-mobility

E-cars are also becoming increasingly popular in the USA. Series production of the all-electric ID.4 started at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant in this summer. Training is preparing the next generation for the automotive future.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

09/30/22

The drive system question - The future of the car: The five greatest strengths of e-mobility

Does this sound familiar? Friends, colleagues and family members discussing whether electric cars are truly the future. Would other drive systems – particularly hydrogen – not be a better solution? Most scientists believe this question has already been answered. “It has been shown in many studies that electric drive systems are by far the most efficient methods for powering vehicles,” says Prof. Maximilian Fichtner, battery expert at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). We have summarised what you need to know in five points – the great strengths of e-mobility.

Renaissance of an ingenious idea: From the T2 electric “Bulli” to the ID. Buzz

08/26/22

Renaissance of an ingenious idea - From the T2 electric “Bulli” to the ID. Buzz

Germany is crowned European football champion for the first time, a band by the name of ABBA is formed in Sweden, and the first all-electric Volkswagen van rolls off the assembly line in Wolfsburg. The year is 1972 – and what not many people know is that it was in this year, that the dream of a zero-emission “Bulli” for everyday use was born. A dream that is to become reality 50 years later with the ID. Buzz. We journey back to the van’s roots.

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Vehicle tests, technology tutorials, background information – find out more about Volkswagen models. The ID. family, for example, offers a wide range of electric vehicles to meet every need, from the compact ID.3 to the ID.5 e-SUV coupé and the ID. Buzz electric van. Learn more about VW models through our stories.

VW T3 Camper with Regina Hochecker and Thomas Hadinger

02/20/23

Road trip around the world: an unforgettable adventure with the Volkswagen T3

Let go, climb aboard, and let the adventure begin – Regina and Thomas are living what many can only dream of: a world tour in their VW T3 Camper.

ID.4 production in Chattanooga - US plant shapes up for e-mobility

10/14/22

ID.4 production in Chattanooga - US plant shapes up for e-mobility

E-cars are also becoming increasingly popular in the USA. Series production of the all-electric ID.4 started at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant in this summer. Training is preparing the next generation for the automotive future.

ID.5 in series production: Volkswagen successfully transforms Zwickau site into an electric vehicle production plant

08/19/22

One plant – six models: How Zwickau builds electric cars

Starting today, the all-electric ID.5 will be coming off the production line at Volkswagen’s Zwickau site – this is the sixth electric model to come from the car plant in Saxony. One factory – six cars: an extraordinary challenge. Experts Robert Pahlow (start-up management) and Frank Schemmel (vehicle production) explain how it works.

Acid test for the ID. Buzz - The new high-tech Bulli is put through its paces

08/12/22

Acid test for the ID. Buzz - The new high-tech Bulli is put through its paces

The most emotional member of the ID. family is here! The all-electric “Bulli” – the ID. Buzz – has completed countless runs in extreme heat and cold during its test phase on the road to production readiness. Here are the testing locations around the world, at which the high-tech Bulli has shown what it is capable of.

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Stories Technology

Volkswagen continues to advance the technological development of e-vehicles and is on track to becoming a climate-neutral company. Our stories and interviews provide insights into VW’s technologies, from innovative and CO₂-neutral production to sustainable drive systems and digital assistants.

Tech stars in search of the perfect battery

03/08/23

Volkswagen’s Battery Valley Tech stars in search of the perfect battery

Wolfsburg, Salzgitter and Braunschweig: In the new “Battery Valley”, Volkswagen is accelerating even swifter towards becoming a software-defined, climate-friendly company. Tech stars from all over the world are developing and researching the future of the battery here. What makes this region so special? What is it like to live and work here? We visited two experts, Chang Liu and Sarah Dieck.

Drive relaxed – even on holiday

07/29/22

Drive relaxed – even on holiday

Going on holiday can sometimes be tiring. The many comfort and assistance systems in the latest Volkswagen models help to make the most beautiful time of the year far more relaxed. We explain how the systems work and how these life hacks can make days off even better.

Development using VR glasses: How Volkswagen uses virtual workflows

01/03/22

Development using VR glasses: How Volkswagen uses virtual workflows

They save time, simplify processes, make it easier to collaborate and increase efficiency: Virtual reality tools are gaining importance at Volkswagen. Three examples from three areas – from technical development, through assembly planning, to factory logistics.

Story "What pro racer Benjamin Leuchter really appreciates about his Golf R is the assistance systems and the Travel Assist surroundings display."

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06/09/21

Travel Assist surroundings display with Benny Leuchter

Pro racer Benjamin Leuchter drives a Golf R in everyday life. But it isn’t just the car’s 235 kW (320 PS) that drew him in: Leuchter appreciates the new Golf’s assistance systems.

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Diversity, equality, memory – Volkswagen is not only committed to the mobility revolution but also to social issues. Find out about the values we live by at VW through our stories and interviews about the company.

Sustainable materials in cars: Volkswagen opts for non-animal leather and recycled materials

02/23/23

Sustainable materials in cars: Volkswagen opts for non-animal leather and recycled materials

Steering wheel covers made from non-animal leather, seat finishes made from cellulose or recycled materials made from plastic bottles: to further advance the production of its vehicles when it comes to sustainability, Volkswagen is being both creative and innovative – particularly when it comes to the models in the all-electric ID. family. Aiming to further reduce their ecological footprint, VW is researching various promising approaches and implementing them in series production. One focus area here is using non-animal and recycled materials in the interior.

ID.5 in series production: Volkswagen successfully transforms Zwickau site into an electric vehicle production plant

08/19/22

One plant – six models: How Zwickau builds electric cars

Starting today, the all-electric ID.5 will be coming off the production line at Volkswagen’s Zwickau site – this is the sixth electric model to come from the car plant in Saxony. One factory – six cars: an extraordinary challenge. Experts Robert Pahlow (start-up management) and Frank Schemmel (vehicle production) explain how it works.

“#NotWomensFootball” is an important symbol for equality”

07/20/22

“#NotWomensFootball” is an important symbol for equality”

Three matches. Three wins. 9:0 goal difference. The German national team is riding a wave of success at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in England. The road to the final in London is a long one, but the team has been a close unit under coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and silenced many critics. As the German ladies defeated Finland 3:0 in their final match of the group stage, Volkswagen hosted a panel discussion on the topic of “Equality and diversity in and through sport”. Among those attending were former professional footballers Nadine Keßler and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Insights into the latest developments in football for women, and desires for the future.

The Entrance to the International Youth Meeting Center Oświęcim/Auschwitz (Poland)

12/08/21

35 years of commemorative projects in Auschwitz: an interview with Thymian Bussemer

Head of HR Strategy and Innovation, talking about Auschwitz as a place of remembrance for Volkswagen.

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