RV_ Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Excerpt: "Volkswagen of America is scouting for locations in the US to build a new factory for electric pickup trucks. The Center for Automotive Research is an independent non-profit organization that started life as part of the University of Michigan. Its mission is to promote dialogue between auto industry groups and government agencies. Last week, at a Management Briefing Seminar panel discussion that focused on relations between the auto industry and its suppliers, Inga Von Seelen, senior vice president for purchasing at Volkswagen of America, told those in attendance her company is evaluating sites in the US for an assembly plant to build electric pickup trucks. “We have a lot of growth potential, which is why we are looking at sites for a new plant for pickup trucks and batteries. It would be an electric pickup truck. Overall, I still see growth in the market. We, with our brands Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, have huge potential in the US,” she said, according to industry news source Wards Auto. Von Seelen did not offer any further information about when her company might decide on a site. Neither did she reveal any hints about what sort of electric pickup the company has in mind. Will it be the size of a Ford F-150 Lightning, a Chevrolet Silverado EV, or a Ram 1500 EV? Or will it be more of a “lifestyle” vehicle like the Rivian R1T, the Honda Ridgeline, or Toyota Tacoma? Volkswagen does have a midsize pickup called the Amarok it sells in many world markets other than North America. It is rumored to be collaborating with Ford on the development of a new midsize pickup truck similar to the newly released Maverick. And then there is the new Scout division, about which hardly anything is known other than a teaser graphic released a few months ago showing two vehicles — a compact SUV and a pickup with a short bed. Might that new Volkswagen factory for pickup trucks be where Scout-branded vehicles are manufactured? When we know more, you will know more." More here: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/08/08/volkswagen-looks-to-build-electric-pickup-trucks-in-us/ Edited August 10, 2022 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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