VW to Add Flat Batteries to Boost Sales of Electric Vehicles
- Brand chief Diess says battery systems mark `breakthrough'
- Demand will increase as costs drop, travel distances grow
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Volkswagen AG is preparing to integrate flat batteries into future cars as the German manufacturer plans to boost its electric-vehicle lineup following its emissions manipulation scandal.
The company expects demand to increase rapidly as the range of battery-powered vehicles is growing and costs are declining substantially, VW brand chief Herbert Diess said, according to a transcript of an interview with the internal staff newspaper “Insight” that was obtained by Bloomberg. The newspaper will be sent to workers on Monday.