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Bidirectional EV charging trial begins

A consortium of energy, mobility and technology companies has launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional charging trial.

Bernard Looney and Herbert Diess launching the first BP / Aral flexpole fast charger

BP and Volkswagen to roll out Europe-wide EV fast charging network

More than 8,000 new charging points could be operational across Germany, the UK and other European countries by 2024 as part of a strategic partnership between Volkswagen and BP.

VW Group looks to expand mobility offering with Europcar acquisition

A consortium of Volkswagen Group, Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V. have launched a $3.4 billion (£2.4bn) takeover of Europcar.

VW Group to partner with BP to expand ultra-fast EV charging network

Volkswagen Group and BP will join forces to accelerate the roll-out of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charges across the UK and Europe.

VW's ID Buzz concept to become autonomous vehicle

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the first VW Group brand to offer a vehicle with autonomous driving capability.

Volkswagen testing vehicle-to-grid DC EV charging

Volkswagen’s Group Components division is testing a new vehicle-to-grid capable 22kW DC electric vehicle charging solution.

EVs continue to outsell diesel across Europe

Electrified cars achieved a greater market share than diesel cars in October for the second month in a row, according to the latest figures from JATO Dynamics.

Hybrids and EVs outsell diesel for first time across Europe

Electrified cars, which includes mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models, have overtaken diesel sales across Europe for the first time.

European EV investment rockets

European carmakers are closing the investment gap on China when it comes to sums invested in EV manufacturing.

Volkswagen restarts electric vehicle production following coronavirus shutdown

VW has restarted production of its ID.3 electric vehicle at its Zwickau factory in Germany.

Centrica and Volkswagen Group partner up for charging solutions

Centrica has signed a deal with Volkswagen to install home charging stations through its British Gas brand for all Volkswagen Group brand customers in the UK.