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Volkswagen's new sustainability chief tackles generational challenges and China competition

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Dirk Voeste, the new Chief Sustainability Officer at Volkswagen Group, has taken on the role with a mission to address environmental and industrial challenges left by previous generations. Voeste, who previously spent 22 years at BASF, acknowledged the significant task of remaking the German automotive giant. He highlighted the competitive pressures from China's rapidly advancing EV manufacturers, which are challenging Volkswagen's market share and forcing a faster pace of innovation in areas like affordable EVs and battery technology. AI

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