VW brand will be electric-only in Europe from 2033

VW ID3 Zwickau — VW will bring forward a facelift of the ID3, the first of its new generation of full-electric cars. (Oliver Killig/Oliver Killig)

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October 26, 2022 06:20 PM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen brand will only produce full-electric cars in Europe from 2033, its boss Thomas Schaefer said, committing to an earlier date than its previous 2033-2035 target.

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