EV Guide
Volkswagen Group of America plan on making a total investment of $2 billion over the next 10 years in zero emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access activities. The program, dubbed Electrify America, is part of Volkswagen’s recent settlement in relation to use of “defeat devices” on its diesel passenger cars. Continue reading “Volkswagen Begins $2 Billion “Electrify America” Project — $800M Investment in California Over Next Decade”
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released details for Volkswagen’s 2017 all-electric e-Golf. Thanks to the new model’s ~50% larger capacity 35.8 kWh battery, the e-Golf now has an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles (201 km). Further, the EPA has estimated an annual recharging cost of $550 (based on an electricity price of 13 c/kWh). On February 22, Volkswagen of America released these details in a press release. Continue reading “The 2017 All-electric VW e-Golf Has 50% More Range”