Subsidiary of Volkswagen reverses decision on incinerators - "Already made our decision"
Alrighty then, here's a fresh take on the old news about Audi's green plans:
Turns out Audi ain't as committed to gonna be ridin' the green wave as we thought. The German automaker, under VW's roof, once announced they'd be ditching fossil fuels and goin' full electric by 2033. But things changed, ya see.
Audi: "Pivotin' Hard"
Things were all set in 2021 – Audi claimed they'd only churn out electric rides from their Neckarsulm factory starting in 2026, and by 2033, they'd kiss internal combustion engines (ICEs) goodbye. Markus Duesmann, the then boss man, set those wheels in motion.
But then, new leadership in the form of Gernot Döllner stepped up, and just like that, the game plan altered. Now, ICEs ain't gonna evaporate as soon as the riled-up environmentalists thought. Old man Döllner says they've already decided to extend the ICE production, past the previously announced dates. Yikes!
Audi Loves Love for Fossil Fuels
Water under the bridge on the exact last call for ICEs. Figures, such as customer appetite, and the world economy's ebb and flow, influence the exit. Audi spokesperson told the SWR that the production's end is fluid, dependin' on those factors and evolving markets' quirks.
Oh, and EU regulations are watchin' too, as they'll block any new ICEs from registerin' after 2035.
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Audi sure ain't in a rush. They've abandoned the strict 2033 deadline and increased the flexibility of their future plans, prioritizin' adaptability over a fixed schedule. However, they've got a new electric baby on the way around 2026, sidlin' entry-level EVs for now. They'll concentrate on craftin'next-gen vehicle platforms, professedly launchin' their first software-driven electric rides based on Volkswagen Group’s Scalable Systems Platform around 2027-2028.
So there you have it, Audi's revised timeline effectively shoves the 2033 ICE production end date into the dust and prolongs the production and development of fossil fuel-powered vehicles well into the next decade, with no specific deadline set as of now[1][3][4][5].
- The new leadership at Audi, led by Gernot Döllner, has adjusted the company's previous plans, choosing to extend the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles beyond the initial announced dates.
- In the automotive industry, the timeline for phasing out ICE vehicles is influenced by various factors, such as customer demand, economic conditions, and market trends.
- Audi's modified plan for the future now prioritizes adaptability over a firm schedule, with a focus on developing electric vehicles, such as the new electric model expected to be released in 2026, alongside next-generation vehicle platforms.
