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July 14, 2026 | Peter Sigal talks Volkswagen’s tough decisions; EV range anxiety decreases

July 14 · 18 min · 13.1 MB
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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.