Solutions Photo by Cesar Salazar on Unsplash This company was ordered to spend $2 billion on EV chargers. Many of them don’t work After “Dieselgate,” Volkswagen created an EV charging company to make amends. Does it matter that its chargers are faulty?
Good News Larry Lamsa/ Flickr VW invests in north Swedish wind farm A step on the path for Volkswagen to decarbonise the company and its products with intention to be net carbon neutral.
Solutions Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash Volkswagen changing its name to 'Voltswagen' as it shifts to electric cars An exterior badge with the name Voltswagen will be affixed to electric vehicle models while gas-powered vehicles will retain the standard dark blue "VW" emblem only. Electric models will be differentiated with a light blue logo.
Causes www.vox.com Tesla, VW, and Volvo electric trucks and buses: How to speed up the transition Financing, policy, and private sector tools can fund vehicle costs and new charging infrastructure.
Causes www.politico.com Volkswagen ordered to offer compensation for emissions scandal Thousands of German motorists can now claim damages from the carmaker.
Politics www.dw.com Volkswagen scandal: Top German court rules automaker must pay ′dieselgate′ compensation Germany's top civil court has ruled against Volkswagen in the first case brought by a car owner against the automaker for emissions test cheating.
Politics ensia.com Companies are opposing rollbacks on climate change regulations Citing economics and competitive advantage, major firms argue against loosening government controls aimed at cutting carbon pollution.