Volkswagen Steps on the Gas

Volkswagen Group intends to expand the production of gas-powered vehicles and significantly increase the availability of related services at German gas stations, according to Focus magazine.

The publication reports that VW is shifting its focus to gas fuel, aiming to double the number of gas-compatible filling stations from the current 900 to 2,000 by 2025. To achieve this, Volkswagen Group plans to establish partnerships with energy companies. A memorandum of understanding on expanding CNG mobility has already been signed. CNG stands for compressed natural gas, which differs from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

In addition to expanding the refueling network, the fleet of gas-powered vehicles is expected to increase tenfold, reaching 1 million cars by 2025, according to VW representatives cited by Focus.

The first gas-powered models will be small-class vehicles from VW Group, including the VW Up, Skoda Citigo, and Seat Mii, among others. There is also a possibility of integrating gas systems into higher-class vehicles.

Volkswagen believes that gas will serve as a viable alternative to diesel fuel, with which the company has faced challenges. The switch to gas is also part of Volkswagen Group's image rehabilitation following the "Dieselgate" scandal.