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VW Proclaims It Will Lead the Electric Car Race by 2018
VW Wants to Be the King of e-Cars
In an announcement that left many in the automotive world shaking their heads, Volkswagen has declared that it is making a commitment to take the lead in electric cars by 2018. What gives the claim more weight than it might otherwise have is the fact that it was issued as a press release from CEO Martin Winterkorn. When asked, Winterkorn stated that they felt that they were "starting at exactly the right time." This retort was obviously a defensive, knee-jerk reaction to a question which implied that VW had long since left the field to Japanese competition such as Toyota who is a leader in hybrid cars and the likes of Carlos Ghosn's Nissan-Renault partnership with the Nissan Leaf.
A Bevvy of Hybrids and Electrics for 2014
Winterkorn went on to state that the company will market 14 hybrid and all-electric vehicles by the closing of 2014. A number of these will be available in both the European and US markets with the notable exception of the Volkswagen e-Up battery-electric mini car.
Despite Claims, Many Still Skeptical
Despite the grandiose claims of VW many are still skeptical of its resolve and ability to race to the front of the hybrid/electric pack. At present, there are no game-changing vehicles in planning and VW has no track record here. We wish them the best of luck but only time will tell if they are simply blowing green smoke or if they mean what they say.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The Mean, Green Tesla
Tesla - Making Green Sexy
Tesla is making Green sexy. There's simply no question that American car buyers want to be green but they don't want to sacrifice cool and performance to do so. That's where Elon Musk and Tesla come in: The Model S looks fast, furious and fun--three things which any car needs to propel itself to success. But, the best part is that it is completely gas free and runs on electricity.
Better Looking than the Competition
When compared to the Nissan Leaf, the Toyota Prius and a bevvy of other fuel free and hybrid models the Model S is simply head and shoulders above the competition. And, with safety tests showing that the odel S is just about the safest car to ever hit US streets Tesla can count on increased demand.
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