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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.

“How to…” starts with pilot episode Charging @ home

09/26/22

Tutorial series “How to…” starts with pilot episode Charging @ home

Learning to drive in an electric car - “E-mobility in driving schools is a hot topic”

11/18/21

“E-mobility in driving schools is a hot topic”

Switching to electric cars is a logical step for driving schools for many reasons: they are environmentally friendly, modern and reduce running costs. And last but not least, demand among learner drivers is growing – partly in response to changes to the training. Driving schools are changing their fleet of vehicles.

Story: Red represents performance

07/30/21

Red represents performance

Red is a popular colour for sporty top models. And now the ID.41 GTX is a vibrant new addition. Color & Trim Designer Mareike Hackbarth explains why red paintwork is such a good fit for Volkswagen models with power and performance.

Stories Models

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.

Learning to drive in an electric car - “E-mobility in driving schools is a hot topic”

11/18/21

“E-mobility in driving schools is a hot topic”

Switching to electric cars is a logical step for driving schools for many reasons: they are environmentally friendly, modern and reduce running costs. And last but not least, demand among learner drivers is growing – partly in response to changes to the training. Driving schools are changing their fleet of vehicles.

A meeting of four wolves: ballers, Beetles and 90 minutes

11/09/21

A meeting of four wolves: ballers, Beetles and 90 minutes

Two duos from Wolfsburg: talented footballers, classic Beetles, and 90 minutes together. VfL Wolfsburg players Lukas and Felix Nmecha enjoy a match-length meeting with two special Beetle 1303 Cabriolets.

Story: Red represents performance

07/30/21

Red represents performance

Red is a popular colour for sporty top models. And now the ID.41 GTX is a vibrant new addition. Color & Trim Designer Mareike Hackbarth explains why red paintwork is such a good fit for Volkswagen models with power and performance.

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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.

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.

Volkswagen ID.4

04/23/21

“Ranges of over 500 kilometres will soon be a matter of course”

Prof. Maximilian Fichtner is an internationally renowned expert in battery technology. In an interview, he talks about improved battery systems, alternatives to the use of cobalt and the climate advantage of e-cars.

Story: Hello ID. Light! – How the new ID. models communicate with the vehicle occupants via a light strip

04/08/21

Hello ID. Light! – How the new ID. models communicate with the vehicle occupants via a light strip

Digital assistants are increasingly taking over our everyday lives. They are the little helpers that play us our favourite songs on demand, tell us the weather or control the heating and lights in our homes. They often show whether they are receiving or communicating directly with us by means of a coloured light ring. This feature has also arrived in the latest generation of electric vehicles, the ID. family, in a very similar form – as ID. Light. This is a narrow light strip under the windscreen designed to intuitively assist the vehicle occupants. The ID. Light uses different light pulses to signal whether the car is ready to drive, which direction – according to the navigation system – it should turn next or whether the battery is currently being charged.

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Stories Company

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.

VW is researching non-animal alternatives to leather

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.

“#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.

Daniela Cavallo

12/03/21

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Outstanding performance: Volkswagen celebrates the best apprentices of 2021

50 Volkswagen Group graduates have been presented with the “Best Apprentice” award. The winners come from 42 locations in 19 countries. The best in class from 22 apprenticeship trades, including the job families Industry and Electronics, Commercial Jobs and IT, Logistics, and Automotive Engineering, were celebrated.

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