VW CEO Blume on Vehicle Demand, Challenges, Combustion Engines

The video discusses the challenges of supply chain issues and recession risks affecting customer demand. It highlights the financial resilience of the Volkswagen Group, their strategies for future growth, and the importance of flexibility in global markets. The company is investing heavily in AI and autonomous driving, forming partnerships with Horizon Robotics and Bosch. Additionally, Volkswagen is focusing on electromobility and decarbonization, with investments in synthetic fields to support these initiatives.

What has Volkswagen demonstrated in response to global supply chain challenges?

• A shift away from automotive production

• A decrease in operating profit

• An increase in operating profit and resilience

• A lack of financial resilience

Why did Volkswagen decide to withdraw from Argo AI?

• Due to a lack of interest in autonomous driving

• Because of financial losses

• To focus on partnerships with other companies

• To invest in traditional automotive technologies

What is a key factor influencing the development of autonomous driving technology according to Volkswagen?

• The speed of technological advancements

• The availability of electric vehicles

• Regulations in different regions

• The cost of production

What is Volkswagen's primary focus in their strategy for the future?

• Increasing production of diesel vehicles

• Expanding into new markets

• Ramp up of electromobility

• Reducing workforce

How does Volkswagen view synthetic fuels in relation to electromobility?

• As a support for electromobility

• As a replacement for electric vehicles

• As an outdated technology

• As irrelevant to their strategy