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Honda and Volkswagen: Divergent Paths in EV Revolution

3/17/2026

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In March 2026, Honda abandoned its 2024 electric-car philosophy and overhauled its EV vision.
Volkswagen focuses on emotion, efficiency, and engineering for the ID. Cross, a compact SUV in the Electric Urban Car Family, produced in Spain.
The Honda shift and Volkswagen plan illustrate different approaches to EV development.
Despite progress, the average workweek remains 36.7 hours, far from John Maynard Keynes' 2030 15-hour projection.

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Story summary

In March 2026, Honda abandoned its 2024 electric-car philosophy and overhauled its EV vision.
Volkswagen focuses on emotion, efficiency, and engineering for the ID. Cross, a compact SUV in the Electric Urban Car Family, produced in Spain.
The Honda shift and Volkswagen plan illustrate different approaches to EV development.
Despite progress, the average workweek remains 36.7 hours, far from John Maynard Keynes' 2030 15-hour projection.