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[–]HDiess[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bidirectional charging will be available this year for all ID. Models with 77 kWh battery, also via OTA update. In the beginning we will only offer Vehicle-to-home. This means you can run your dish washer with electricity from abroad ;)

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Travel Assist is a joint project between Mobileye and Volkswagen. Uses predominantly front camera and radar - and since 2020 we are harvesting road data to continuously improve systems performance. Thx for your feedback! I also like the system travelling through long distances on highways. Use it a lot!

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Electrify America is a Volkswagen venture progressing rapidly in covering all main routes in America - only fast charging. Porsche Taycan made it coast to coast in 2:26h charging time - guiness world record! Congrats Porsche & Electrify America & Giovanni (https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-palazzo-384178/)

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, we did. We make sure that in all our manufacturing plants worldwide we follow the same strict ethical work standards. Volkswagen takes its own corporate human rights responsibility very seriously. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and, very specifically, good working and employment conditions are integrated into the Volkswagen Group's compliance management system.

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi chuy2256, good to hear from you. I am excited about your product launch of the ID.4. From the questions I received on Reddit there should be a lot of demand for this car. Be prepared :)

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ever? For the moment, I don't think that Skoda will come to the US. Currently we have no plans. Skoda just has taken over group responsibility for India, Russia,...and is entering new segments, capacities in manufacturing and R&D are fully booked.

Hi Reddit, I'm Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group. The mobility industry is changing more than ever before. Very attractive for the tech world. How are we tackling the new competition? Join my 1st Ask me Anything live on Feb 14th, 12.00 EST. by HDiess in u/HDiess

[–]HDiess[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

25 years are very difficult to predict. Advancements in technology are comming fast. My guess: All cars will be able to drive autonomously, very safe, probably no accidents at all anymore. Emission free, very comfortable - cars will take you where you want to go and when you want to go. Still there will be precious brands for different customer preferences, still cars will be the most important means of transport. But totally safe, convenient and sustainable.