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'We will go full steam ahead on electrification', says Volkswagen boss

Published

5 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Micromobility

Geography

Germany

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Read at edie.net

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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Volkswagen's CEO announced the company's commitment to aggressively pursue electrification, signalling a strong strategic pivot towards electric vehicles as a core focus.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Volkswagen's clear shift to full electrification accelerates the need for new supply chain partnerships and technology adaption in the automotive sector. You face increasing pressure to align product roadmaps with rising EV demand or risk losing market relevance.

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