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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

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Most of the pre-bookers live in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. —Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. 3 EV, which will make its world premiere at the event. More than 100,000 ID.

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Volkswagen releases bidirectional charging to ID. Family

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The German automaker’s bidirectional charging capabilities will be available in new ID. “We are actively shaping the energy transition with products and services centered around the electric car: With the bidirectional charging function that is now available, we have tailored a new service offering to the needs of our customers.

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Saab to Separate from GM and Create Independent Business in Sweden

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As part of the process, Saab will formulate its proposal for reorganization, which will include the concentration of design, engineering and manufacturing in Sweden. In its updated business plan submitted to the US Congress on 17 February, GM said it had offered Saab for sale, and had requested Swedish government support prior to any sale.

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Toyota Mirai FCV wins at the e-Rally Monte-Carlo

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The Toyota Mirai is currently available for sale in seven European countries: Germany, Denmark, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Their study is published in the journal Nature. —de Rubens et al.

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Volvo Cars and Autoliv to create joint venture for next-gen autonomous driving software

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The planned new company will have its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an initial workforce taken from both companies of around 200, increasing to over 600 in the medium term. It expects to have its first ADAS products available for sale by 2019 with AD technologies available by 2021.

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Volkswagen sold around 394,000 battery-electric vehicles in 2023

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“The delivery figures show that we are on the right track as a brand and that our cars are well received by our customers,” said Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen Board Member for sales, marketing and after sales. the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Norway and Belgium. Notably, Volkswagen says it plans to launch the ID.7