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The German manufacturer has changed its green transition strategy; it has introduced a concept supercar version of the Corsa GSE.
German carmaker Opel shifts electric vehicle strategy
German carmaker Opel has changed its plans for electric vehicles in Europe. It had originally planned to sell only electric cars by 2028, but has now decided to maintain a diverse range of models: electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and conventional combustion engines, depending on customer demand. Such changes could be fruitful for them. CEO Florian Huettl stresses that the 2028 target for phasing out internal combustion engines is not fixed and…
Surprising change of strategy: Opel had originally announced that from 2028 onwards only electric vehicles would be offered in Europe – a strategy that has now been corrected due to low demand and economic circumstances. Burner models should remain in the program longer. The article Mega-surprise at Opel: Manufacturers pull the emergency brake first appeared on inside digital.
In recent months there have been many car companies that have given 'go back' in their plans of full electrification for a specific year. Examples of this are many, as it has been seen in firms like Mercedes, for example. The market trend is clear: the demand for electric cars is not as high as the one that predicted the statistics at the beginning of this decade. And, precisely for this reason, Opel has been the last to give 'go back' in its pl…
In recent years Opel has been offering electric vehicles in its catalogue. The aim was to become a 100% electric brand. An ambition that seems to be abandoned by the brand. A transition too slow! European regulations require manufacturers to sell exclusively new electric cars in 2035. A measure that obliges manufacturers to rethink their policy. Some groups even try to get an electrification to 100% of their catalog before the deadline. This is …
Opel is back on its electric transition plan. While the German manufacturer of Stellantis has announced for several years that it wants to become fully electric from 2028 onwards in Europe, the brand is now making a strategic turn. Opel intends to adapt to the demand of customers and not of the lawmaker Opel will still offer vehicles equipped with thermal motors in Europe for an extended period of time. The decision is driven by the demand of cu…
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