Volkswagon says 2026 will be last series of ICE vehicles.

Looks like the German Government recently set a fire under the hot seats at VW. The former position as recently as earlier this past summer was that corporate profits would be put before EV tech. I guess the CEO and Execs realized their positions of privilege granted by German Government ownership (20% or so) of VW would be taken away unless they changed their tune. The German Economic Minister’s recent comments on Tesla’s superior tech and looks would seem to indicate this 2026 timeline is a very recent devlopment with no real plans on how to acheive it. I guess we’ll see how VW transitions from dinosaur oil tech to the very different realm of sustainable energy propulsion. Let’s wish them luck. They’re going to need it.
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SanJoseDriver - 12/5/2018 1:59:06 PM

-7 Boost

This wouldn't be happening until 2040 without Tesla.

rockreid - 12/5/2018 2:54:04 PM

-6 Boost

What’s really funny is with all the kicking and screaming about the 2025 timeframe for 54mpg EPA requirements that figure looks to be right on target or smashed by EVs entering the mix with current Teslas getting 112-130mpg-e and the future only getting better as technology advancements continue. The world is changing fast, and some people are positioning themselves better for what it coming.

TheSteve - 12/5/2018 5:50:58 PM

+1 Boost

Remember that Volkswagen has said a lot of things that have not come to pass.

I don't put much stock in predictions a decade out.