VW Change: This criticizes over-occupation and praises BYD innovations

Herbert Diess, former VW CEO, draws a relentless record in a recent interview VW change-Srategy: The group was "financially too full" for years in order to initiate urgently needed changes. At the same time, he warns of the growing competition from China and demands closer integration of car and energy.

This on personnel loss and group profits

Years ago, this reported concerns about the high number of employees at VW - very controversial at the time. Today he confirms his previous criticism:

• VW deserved over 20 billion € Annual surplus, however, did not get the change through

• Job reduction in cooperation with employee representative is an "important step"

• Early tacking problems will be central in the future

He emphasizes: "Sometimes I'm a little too early", but the change of course is overdue.

Chinese competition: respect for BYD

On the subject VW change Also belongs to a view of competitors. This praises BYD for:

• $ 15–20 billion Investments in e-mobility

• Blade batteries With a high level of value -added depth

• Competitive prices in the small car segment

At the same time, he warns of the consequences of the aggressive price war, which BYD himself is also burdening in his evaluation.

City off-road vehicle and new VW models

This sees an important trend for the urban market in compact electric cars such as the BYD Dolphin Surf ("4-meter cars"). VW respond with the planned ID.1that will be introduced towards the end of the decade and will combine typical VW strengths.

Car and energy: indispensable coupling

A central topic at VW change is the integration of the vehicle and energy supply:

• Positive example: BYD/OCTOPUS in Great Britain with free loads in the case of network behavior

• German manufacturers have so far blocked through regulations

• Diess demands: "Think now beyond the vehicle - operate electric cars almost free of charge"

This approach is part of his work at The Mobility House, where he drives intelligent charging and energy systems.

Ending
Herbert Diess ’review of the VW change Shows: Financial strength alone is not enough. Courage for personnel adjustments, vigilance to global competition and the coupling of mobility and energy are the keys for VW to survive in the age of electromobility.