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Volkswagen launches SOL electric brand in China

By Aiko TanakaChina
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Volkswagen has just launched the SOL brand for electric vehicles and the first product born out of the collaboration is an SUV called the E20X. VW has collaborated with China’s Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC). In fact, the E20X is almost identical to another JAC product.

Volkswagen has provided any specific details on the car yet but it has been mentioned that the car will travel almost 300km on a single charge. The SOL E20X also will include artificial intelligence and intelligent connectivity, according to VW. In the future, VW, JAC, and Zhejiang Tmall Technology Company will collaborate to create a new retail model as well.

VW did not provide specific details on the SOL brand’s launch, but Chinese consumers should first see the brand and its E20X later this year.

Questions & Answers

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What is the name of Volkswagen's new electric vehicle brand in China?

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Volkswagen has launched the SOL brand for electric vehicles in China. This brand is the result of a collaboration with China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC).

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What is the first product from the new SOL brand, and what are its key features?

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The first product from the SOL brand is an SUV called the E20X. It is expected to travel almost 300km on a single charge and will feature artificial intelligence and intelligent connectivity.

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Which companies are involved in the collaboration for this new electric vehicle brand?

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Volkswagen has collaborated with China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC) on the SOL brand. VW, JAC, and Zhejiang Tmall Technology Company will also work together on a new retail model in the future.

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