Europe: Ford Plans Beyond Volkswagen's MEB Platform The company hints at a new in-house solution for its next-generation electric cars. By Mark Kane News - Jan 17 2023 -
Ford Delays Its EV Investment In Spain The company revised its outlook for the European market. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Aug 25 2022 -
Skoda Launches Production Of MEB Battery Systems The plant in Mladá Boleslav is the only site for the Volkswagen Group's MEB packs in Europe that's outside of Germany. By Mark Kane Battery Tech - May 19 2022 -
China: Magna's JV Starts Production Of eDrives For Volkswagen's MEB The company will supply 80 kW front drive units for the Volkswagen ID.4. By Mark Kane Industry - Feb 1 2022 -
Volkswagen ID.5 Enters Series Production In Germany It's the sixth MEB-based model produced at the site. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Jan 28 2022 -
Cupra Born Enters Production In Zwickau, Germany A prettier Volkswagen ID.3? By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Sep 28 2021 -
Meet Volkswagen's MEB-Small Platform The one for the small and affordable electric cars for the masses. By Mark Kane Industry - Sep 6 2021 -
Volkswagen Officially Introduces ID.3 In China Customer deliveries to start in the fourth quarter. By Mark Kane China - Aug 30 2021 -
Volkswagen Presents The ID.X Electric Hot Hatch VW says it will not be put on sale, but do you believe that? By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Breaking - May 19 2021 -
Volkswagen Expands Battery Manufacturing Capacity In Braunschweig It's now ready to supply more than 600,000 battery systems a year. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Apr 15 2021 -
Cupra Confirms New Born (Formerly el-Born) Electric Hatchback Production will start in the second half of the year alongside the Volkswagen ID.3. By Mark Kane Official - Feb 23 2021 -
Volkswagen Group: Five Plants Already Produce MEB-Based EVs The maximum production capacity of those factories is more than 900,000 a year. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Jan 30 2021 -
With ID.3’s Production, VW's Transparent Factory Is Now The Home Of ID It’s the fourth plant to produce MEB products, for a total capacity of 900,000 units per year. By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Manufacturing / Production - Jan 29 2021 -
China: VW MEB Plants In Foshan and Anting Begin Production Volkswagen's two joint venture plants (with FAW and SAIC) are already making ID.4 derivatives and should start sales in early Q1 2021. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Nov 30 2020 -
With ID.4, Volkswagen Shows It Cares About Vertical Integration Volkswagen Group Components contributes around 40% of the overall added value of the ID.4. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Nov 30 2020 -
Volkswagen ID.4 First Drive Review We take the ID.4 out for a spin in New York City By Tom Moloughney Test Drives - Oct 5 2020 -
VW Is Remodeling Hannover Plant To Handle New Multivan & ID. BUZZ Volkswagen ID. BUZZ is one step closer to market launch in 2022. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Aug 24 2020 -
Fisker To Use VW MEB Platform For Ocean Electric SUV: Priced Under $30,000 We are waiting for Volkswagen to confirm the deal. By Mark Kane General - Jul 16 2020 -
Volkswagen's Emden Plant To Produce ID.4 And Other BEVs The investment of about €1 billion ($1.13 billion) will result in manufacturing capacity for 300,000 BEVs By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Jul 6 2020 -
Ford And VW To Expand Global Alliance: Includes Electric Vehicles New agreements include midsize pickup trucks, commercial and electric vehicles, as well as autonomous driving By Mark Kane Official - Jun 10 2020 -
Volkswagen: It's 'Wrong' Not To Use Dedicated Platform For New EVs Volkswagen invested heavily in its flexible all-electric MEB platform and new BEV models. By Mark Kane Design - May 7 2020 -
VW China Shows Signs Of Business Recovery: MEB EVs Coming In 2020 Don't lose hope. According to VW, the situation in China is improving quickly. Within a few months, we hope to see the same elsewhere. By Mark Kane China - Apr 9 2020 -
Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs Volkswagen opts for a two-stage, single-speed transmission for electric motors with a maximum speed of 16,000 rpm. By Mark Kane General - Feb 26 2020 -
Volkswagen: ID.3 Battery Pack In Brief Let's take a quick look at the Volkswagen ID.3 MEB-battery pack By Mark Kane Battery Tech - Dec 10 2019 -
