REPORT: Karmann saved by VW's multi-million euro order for electric vehicles
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Vollkswagen has struck a deal worth "at least 10 million euros" with Wilhelm Karmann GmbH to keep the insolvent Karmann alive so it can reorganize a new company and "focus on building electric-powered cars," according to an unsourced report in the Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung that can be found on Bloomberg. A report on HLN.be says that the deal is worth 20 million euros for the EVs, which are planned to go on sale in 2011.
Earlier this year, Karmann showed off an EV concept called the E3 Limosine, codeveloped with utility company Oldenburg Energy Group (EWE). Last October, Karmann said it would help build some of DuraCar's Quicc! DiVas EVs. Karmann's classic Ghia model can sometimes be found with an all-electric drivetrain, as well. Thanks to Frederik for the tip!
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[Source: Bloomberg, HLN.be]
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Stan Wellaway 8:01PM (7/08/2009)
It's difficult to keep track of what Volkswagen are up to regarding electric vehicles. One day they are playing down the likelihood of them, and talking of 2013 for their earliest model. Next day planning EVs in 2011.
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Alan 8:47PM (7/08/2009)
Looks like the same problem within Toyota and Honda, they didn't see that the ICE is a dead-end end now they're trying to talk down EV or plug-in hybrid until they have something. I suppose overall it's a good thing but in the meantime expect to get mixed signals from the lagards.
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