The Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-Motion visited Ireland for the first time last month. It came as part of Volkswagen’s international roadshow as it prepares for its entry into the electric vehicle market.
The Golf, an iconic member of the Volkswagen model portfolio was on display at the ESB ecar’s 'Fully Charged 2012 International EV Summit' at the National Convention Centre, Dublin, last month and it gave an indication of future electric vehicles from Volkswagen. The German brand is set to enter the Irish market with electric vehicles at the end of 2013.
At the Summit (www.fullycharged2012.com ) a panel of high profile international speakers provided delegates with an insight into the latest developments in electric vehicles and provided a platform to communicate the successes and strides being made across the electric vehicle spectrum. Emerging technologies and innovations in new product development, as well as the latest electric vehicles including the Golf Blue-e-Motion, were also showcased.