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News Europe: Ford Plans Beyond Volkswagen's MEB Platform

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 Jan 17 2023
Manufacturing / Production Ford Delays Its EV Investment In Spain

Ford Delays Its EV Investment In Spain

The company revised its outlook for the European market.
By Mark Kane Aug 25 2022
Battery Tech Skoda Launches Production Of MEB Battery Systems

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 May 19 2022
Industry China: Magna's JV Starts Production Of eDrives For Volkswagen's MEB

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 Feb 1 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen ID.5 Enters Series Production In Germany

Volkswagen ID.5 Enters Series Production In Germany

It's the sixth MEB-based model produced at the site.
By Mark Kane Jan 28 2022
Manufacturing / Production Cupra Born Enters Production In Zwickau, Germany

Cupra Born Enters Production In Zwickau, Germany

A prettier Volkswagen ID.3?
By Mark Kane Sep 28 2021
Industry Meet Volkswagen's MEB-Small Platform

Meet Volkswagen's MEB-Small Platform

The one for the small and affordable electric cars for the masses.
By Mark Kane Sep 6 2021
China Volkswagen Officially Introduces ID.3 In China

Volkswagen Officially Introduces ID.3 In China

Customer deliveries to start in the fourth quarter.
By Mark Kane Aug 30 2021
Breaking Volkswagen Presents The ID.X Electric Hot Hatch

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 May 19 2021
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen Expands Battery Manufacturing Capacity In Braunschweig

Volkswagen Expands Battery Manufacturing Capacity In Braunschweig

It's now ready to supply more than 600,000 battery systems a year.
By Mark Kane Apr 15 2021
Official Cupra Confirms New Born (Formerly el-Born) Electric Hatchback

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 Feb 23 2021
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen Group: Five Plants Already Produce MEB-Based EVs

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 Jan 30 2021
Manufacturing / Production With ID.3’s Production, VW's Transparent Factory Is Now The Home Of ID

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 Jan 29 2021
Manufacturing / Production China: VW MEB Plants In Foshan and Anting Begin Production

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 Nov 30 2020
Manufacturing / Production With ID.4, Volkswagen Shows It Cares About Vertical Integration

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 Nov 30 2020
20:00 Test Drives Volkswagen ID.4 First Drive Review

Volkswagen ID.4 First Drive Review

We take the ID.4 out for a spin in New York City
By Tom Moloughney Oct 5 2020
Manufacturing / Production VW Is Remodeling Hannover Plant To Handle New Multivan & ID. BUZZ

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 Aug 24 2020
General Fisker To Use VW MEB Platform For Ocean Electric SUV: Priced Under $30,000

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 Jul 16 2020
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen's Emden Plant To Produce ID.4 And Other BEVs

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 Jul 6 2020
Official Ford And VW To Expand Global Alliance: Includes Electric Vehicles

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 Jun 10 2020
Design Volkswagen: It's 'Wrong' Not To Use Dedicated Platform For New EVs

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 May 7 2020
China VW China Shows Signs Of Business Recovery: MEB EVs Coming In 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 Apr 9 2020
General Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs

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 Feb 26 2020
Battery Tech Volkswagen: ID.3 Battery Pack In Brief

Volkswagen: ID.3 Battery Pack In Brief

Let's take a quick look at the Volkswagen ID.3 MEB-battery pack
By Mark Kane Dec 10 2019
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