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Meanwhile, this is driving forward efforts in electric mobility. The group wants to bring even more pure electric models on the road. By 2028, almost 70 new e-cars are expected to go on sale. So far, VW had spoken of 50 electric models. In the next ten years, VW wants to build 22 million electric cars on its own platforms instead of 15 million so far."In order to make the necessary investments for the e-offensive, we must continue to increase our efficiency and our performance in all areas," said Diess. In the coming five years alone, Volkswagen plans to invest 44 billion euros in new technology such as electric drives, autonomous driving and digitization. In the next decade, stricter regulations for the emission of climate-damaging carbon dioxide will apply in the EU. Car manufacturers therefore need to expand their electric mobility to avoid possible penalties.

Via: https://www.ariva.de/news/roundup-volkswagen-richtet-blick-auf-die-marken-noch-mehr-7460232

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