Tag Archives: Volkswagen

News

Volkswagen will keep the diesel engines

At a time when the EU is tightening regulations on CO₂ emissions, Volkswagen has found a solution for its diesel engines. To preserve four-cylinder diesel engines, Volkswagen has received a license to use biofuels, which will reduce CO₂ emissions to 10-30 percent compared to current diesel engines.

“The use of environmentally friendly fuel is approved for Volkswagen models, thus enabling customers in Europe to significantly reduce carbon emissions as soon as fuel is available locally. The use of paraffin fuel is a reasonable additional option, especially for companies with a mixed fleet of electric vehicles. and conventional propulsion,” said Professor Thomas Garbe, Volkswagen’s head of petrol and diesel fuels.

Biofuel is produced from biological residues and waste materials such as hydrotreated vegetable oil. It has been available on the market for many years (C.A.R.E diesel, NEXTBTL and HVO) and its share is expected to increase by 30 percent by the end of the decade.

According to the European standard EN 15940, the license applies to all vehicles sold from the end of the first half of 2021.

Source: Volkswagen

News

VW T7 Multivan

For fans of spacious and practical vehicles, the German company Delta 4×4, which has been dealing with off-road cars for years, announced the new VW T7 Multivan, which will be available to customers in the off-road version in the second half of next year.

Released renderings show what the Multivan will look like for adventurous nomads. With the new suspension components, developed by Eibach and Bilstein, the distance between the (adequately protected) floor and the ground has been increased by an additional 40 millimeters.

The T7 Multivan is equipped with bull bars and lights located at the top, LED roof lights, a roof rack that has enough space for canisters, a shovel, a spare wheel and everything else you might need on your way to the unknown.

With the familiar petrol and diesel engine, the offer has been expanded to a plug-in hybrid version with a 1.4-liter turbo petrol engine which, combined with an electric motor. produces 218 hp (160 kW). The T7 Multivan is mounted on 18-inch reinforced rims wrapped in 255/55 off-road tires.

Source: Delta 4×4

News

IONITY is increasing the number of charging stations in Europe

The increase in sales of electric vehicles affects the increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, in the next three years, IONITY (the largest European network of charging stations) is expected to increase its capacity to over a thousand charging stations.

Porsche AG Executive Board Chairman Oliver Blume said: “We are seeing a clear increase in electromobility and the associated high-performance charging infrastructure. At Porsche, 50 per cent of the cars delivered worldwide by 2025 are expected to be partially or fully electric – more than 80 per cent by the end of the decade. By investing in the IONITY joint venture, we are sending an important signal to customers that elevates the comfort and convenience of traveling in an electric vehicle even further. ”

Currently, IONITY has 1,500 charging points, and the intention is to increase that number to 7,000 charging points. They will be built next to larger cities, not just on European highways, and each station will have 12 charging points.

This will have a special significance for owners of Porsche EV models (such as the Porsche Taycan). Through 800-volt technology, they will be able to charge their cars with full potential up to 270 kW. Currently, Porsche through its Porsche Charging Service offers its customers 200,000 charging points of which 6,500 are with a charging capacity of more than 50 kW DC.

IONITY is owned by several major global car manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motors, Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group and Ford Motor Company.

Source: Porsche