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The Intertubes have been buzzing with news that Volkswagen Group is in chaos, slashing its model lineup, closing factories, and pulling the employment rug out from under 100,000 workers. On the other hand, the company is making progress on its driverless vehicle plans, which could explain part of the motivation behind the pare-down. Meanwhile, Volkswagen is also determined to keep up with the e-bike industry, and it has enlisted the top notch bike-maker n+Bikes in the effort.
E-Bikes And The Safety Factor
In the midst of a bad news cycle, word of a new Volkswagen-branded e-bike slipped out earlier this morning. It’s not much, but it could help the company refresh its image as it navigates the mobility world of today.
The news service EIN Presswire has the rundown, posted by the elite automotive PR agency Influence Associates. “Introducing the world’s most intelligent eBikes, engineered with automotive safety technology to deliver safer roads for everyone, developed by n+ under licence from Volkswagen,” reads the pitch.
