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VW's Self-Driving Minibuses Begin LA Tests for Uber Service
Innovation4d ago

VW's Self-Driving Minibuses Begin LA Tests for Uber Service

Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.

TechCrunch2 min read
Connecticut Invests $15M Settlement in Clean Air Projects
Solutions5d ago

Connecticut Invests $15M Settlement in Clean Air Projects

Connecticut is channeling $15 million from the Volkswagen emissions scandal into projects that will actually clean the air residents breathe. The state's turning corporate wrongdoing into environmental wins for communities across Connecticut.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Volkswagen Hits 2 Million EVs in Just 13 Years
InnovationMar 22

Volkswagen Hits 2 Million EVs in Just 13 Years

Volkswagen just delivered its two millionth electric vehicle, doubling its EV sales in under a year as cleaner transportation goes mainstream. The German automaker now outsells Tesla in Europe and plans even faster growth ahead.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen and XPENG Launch Electric SUV in 24 Months
InnovationMar 14

Volkswagen and XPENG Launch Electric SUV in 24 Months

Volkswagen just rolled out its first electric SUV built entirely in China, proving that international partnerships can accelerate clean transportation. The ID.UNYX 08 went from concept to production in just two years.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Volkswagen Opens 20 MW Battery Storage Plant in Germany
SolutionsMar 10

Volkswagen Opens 20 MW Battery Storage Plant in Germany

Volkswagen just flipped the switch on its first major battery storage facility, proving the carmaker is serious about becoming an energy company too. The 20 MW system in Salzgitter, Germany marks a big step beyond just building electric cars.

PV Magazine2 min read
Volkswagen Delivers 4 Million Electric Vehicles Worldwide
Planet WinsMar 9

Volkswagen Delivers 4 Million Electric Vehicles Worldwide

Volkswagen Group just hit a remarkable milestone, delivering its four millionth electric vehicle and solidifying its position as Europe's electric car leader. The achievement marks 12 years of steady progress since launching its first electric model in 2013.

Google: electric vehicle milestone3 min read
VW Delivers 4 Million Electric Cars in Historic Milestone
Planet WinsMar 7

VW Delivers 4 Million Electric Cars in Historic Milestone

Volkswagen Group just delivered its four millionth electric vehicle, with the last million happening in just one year. What took a decade to achieve initially is now accelerating faster than anyone predicted.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen Hits 4 Million Electric Vehicles Sold
Planet WinsMar 5

Volkswagen Hits 4 Million Electric Vehicles Sold

Volkswagen Group just delivered its four millionth electric vehicle, cementing its spot as a top-five global EV maker and Europe's clear leader with 27% market share. What took a decade to reach one million took just one year for the fourth million.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide
Planet WinsMar 4

Volkswagen Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide

Volkswagen just delivered its two millionth electric vehicle, cementing its spot as a major force in the shift to cleaner transportation. The German automaker now has its sights set on affordable EVs that could finally bring electric cars within reach for everyday drivers.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen Delivers 2 Millionth Electric Vehicle
SolutionsMar 2

Volkswagen Delivers 2 Millionth Electric Vehicle

Volkswagen just handed over its two millionth all-electric vehicle, marking a huge leap in the company's transformation from traditional carmaker to electric vehicle leader. The milestone ID.3 was delivered in Dresden this week, celebrating over a decade of electric innovation.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles Sold
Planet WinsMar 1

Volkswagen Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles Sold

Volkswagen just delivered its two-millionth electric vehicle, marking a major win in the shift toward cleaner transportation. The milestone car, an ID.3, rolled out of a German factory that's been building EVs for years.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Costa Rica Hits 16% Electric Vehicle Sales, Tops Latin America
Planet WinsFeb 27

Costa Rica Hits 16% Electric Vehicle Sales, Tops Latin America

Costa Rican families now play a game spotting electric vehicles on the road, just like they did with Volkswagen Beetles. The country leads Latin America with EVs making up 16% of all new car sales in 2024.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Volkswagen Workers Win First Union Contract in South
SolutionsFeb 21

Volkswagen Workers Win First Union Contract in South

Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Tennessee VW Workers Approve Contract with 96% Vote
SolutionsFeb 20

Tennessee VW Workers Approve Contract with 96% Vote

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just locked in a historic win with a 96% vote for their first UAW contract, bringing 20% raises and better benefits. The overwhelming approval marks a breakthrough for union organizing in the South after years of trying.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Tennessee VW Workers Win First Union Contract With 96% Vote
Community HeroesFeb 20

Tennessee VW Workers Win First Union Contract With 96% Vote

Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga just approved a historic contract that delivers immediate bonuses, 20% raises, and job protections. After decades of failed attempts, this marks a breakthrough moment for organized labor in the American South.

Google News - Business3 min read
Volkswagen Hits 5 Million Electric Drive Units Milestone
VideosFeb 13

Volkswagen Hits 5 Million Electric Drive Units Milestone

Volkswagen just rolled out its 5 millionth electric drive unit, proving the shift to clean transportation is accelerating faster than ever. The German automaker's newest motor technology delivers 75% more power while using 20% less energy.

CleanTechnica2 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Photographer Captures Mexico's Beloved VW Beetles on Film

A photographer's love letter to San Cristóbal's iconic "Vochos" has drawn crowds eager to celebrate the vintage Volkswagen Beetles still cruising Mexico's colonial streets. The exhibition captures these 20+ year old cars in their daily glory before they disappear from the roads.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Volkswagen Hits 5 Million Electric Drive Units Worldwide
Planet WinsFeb 11

Volkswagen Hits 5 Million Electric Drive Units Worldwide

Volkswagen Group just crossed a major milestone, producing its five millionth electric drive unit across four global plants. The achievement signals the automaker's rapid scale-up in electric vehicle manufacturing, with one German factory alone boosting output by 24% this year.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Volkswagen Beats Tesla as Europe's Top EV Seller in 2025
InnovationFeb 6

Volkswagen Beats Tesla as Europe's Top EV Seller in 2025

Volkswagen surged past Tesla to become Europe's leading electric vehicle seller in 2025, marking a major shift in the continent's EV market. The German automaker's 56% sales jump shows traditional carmakers are finding their electric footing.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
VW Zwickau Plant to Recycle 15,000 Cars Yearly by 2030
VideosJan 22

VW Zwickau Plant to Recycle 15,000 Cars Yearly by 2030

Volkswagen is transforming its Zwickau factory into a massive recycling hub that will disassemble 15,000 vehicles annually by 2030. The German automaker is investing up to 90 million euros to pioneer a circular economy model that recovers valuable materials and creates new jobs.

CleanTechnica2 min read

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