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VW said to delay small EV volume production amid Euro 7 changes

VW ID2 all — The VW ID2all will be the brand's entry EV. The concept is pictured. (NICK GIBBS)

January 05, 2024 07:44 AM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen is delaying volume production of a new affordable battery-electric car because weaker Euro 7 anti-pollution rules mean that smaller cars with combustion engines will be allowed to be sold longer than anticipated, according to a German media report.

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