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Can CEO Herbert Diess reinvent Volkswagen with EVs and software?

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Reviving the Microbus: The Electric Era

This chapter explores the modern reimagining of the classic microbus through electrification, discussing its spacious design and significance for a new generation. It also addresses the challenges of developing the necessary charging infrastructure and the strategic shift towards electric vehicles by Volkswagen, including their ambitious plans to stop selling gas cars in Europe by 2035. Additionally, the chapter examines the complexities of battery supply and the essential role of renewable energy in maximizing the benefits of electric mobility.

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