July 14, 2026 | Peter Sigal talks Volkswagen’s tough decisions; EV range anxiety decreases
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Peter Sigal discusses Volkswagen's strategies for profitability and the decreasing range anxiety for electric vehicles.
Peter Sigal, news editor of Automotive News Europe, talks about Volkswagen’s tough decisions in order to regain profitability. Electric vehicle range anxiety decreased due to bigger batteries, but affordability remains a concern for buyers. Plus, Toyota’s Koji Sato looks to standardize commodity components among Japan’s seven automakers.
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