"What was the specific time when the horse was officially prohibited?"
Martin Sander, a board member of the Volkswagen car brand, recently embarked on an electric road trip across Europe, exploring the landscape of electromobility in various countries.
Sander compared the shift from horse-drawn carriages to electric cars, suggesting that better alternatives will make combustion engines obsolete. He believes in investing in sustainable developments instead of fining car manufacturers for CO2 emissions.
During his journey, Sander held discussions with dealers in Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Germany regarding the sales model for electromobility. He ultimately decided in favour of the agency model, believing family-owned dealerships cannot be replaced by processes.
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One dealership in Belgium, established in 1948 and currently in its fourth generation, has a 12% market share due to its pride and exceptional customer satisfaction. Electromobility is perceived negatively in Germany, but is already a daily business in Austria, France, Belgium, and the Scandinavian countries.
Sander does not believe a ban on combustion engines is necessary for the success of electric cars. He discussed the disposition between agency pattern and direct business with dealers, and found that the agency model is preferred for electromobility sales.
The ID.7 GTX, a fully electric vehicle, can achieve real ranges of 480 kilometers, making it a suitable travel vehicle. If the top speed of the ID.7 GTX is fully utilized (185 km/h), it still has enough range for 360 to 370 kilometers. However, Sander could only tell fleet managers that bidirectional charging will be available soon.
Fleet managers in these countries are well-informed about electromobility and are asking specific questions, such as when bidirectional charging will be available. Sander's road trip across Europe has shed light on the growing interest in electromobility and the need for continuous innovation in the field.
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