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79% of Vans Are Still Diesel. Volkswagen Warns that Switching to Electric Does Not Go Overnight

Summary by Libertatea.ro
Electric cars quickly gain ground in Europe, but the situation is very different when we talk about vans and commercial vehicles. In the first half of 2026, nearly 8 out of 10 new vans sold in the European Union were still diesel. Stefan Mecha, CEO Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, says that electromobility is the future, but the passage cannot be made against the needs of customers.
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Electric cars quickly gain ground in Europe, but the situation is very different when we talk about vans and commercial vehicles. In the first half of 2026, nearly 8 out of 10 new vans sold in the European Union were still diesel. Stefan Mecha, CEO Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, says that electromobility is the future, but the passage cannot be made against the needs of customers.

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Libertatea.ro broke the news in Bucharest, Romania on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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