Volkswagen just launched Volkswagen Polo small car in India. Its already getting good response from indian buyers and now Volkswagen ready to launch the new electric model from Indian market as well. New Electric Car is currently under final testing stage. Volkswagen will launch its electric car in India by 2013.
Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn said, "We want to build the electric car that everyone can afford." Volkswagen’s Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn announced in March. First up will be a test fleet of 500 battery-powered Golfs next year. Golfs will be followed in 2012 by a production hybrid version of the next-generation Jetta for the US market. Volkswagen is in talks with Toshiba and Sanyo to source powerful and affordable lithium-ion batteries.
Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn said, "We want to build the electric car that everyone can afford." Volkswagen’s Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn announced in March. First up will be a test fleet of 500 battery-powered Golfs next year. Golfs will be followed in 2012 by a production hybrid version of the next-generation Jetta for the US market. Volkswagen is in talks with Toshiba and Sanyo to source powerful and affordable lithium-ion batteries.
Volkswagen aims to become global leader in electric car market by the year 2018. The electric models of Volkswagen Golf and Jetta will be launched in the US market by 2012.