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Former Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess has rejected criticism from unions over the company's hybrid car strategy. The unions had expressed concerns that the move was a stepping stone towards abandoning conventional diesel engines.
Diess defended the decision, saying it was about meeting stricter emissions regulations and would not result in significant job losses. He added that electric vehicles will account for 50% of VW's sales by 2030.
Former VW boss Herbert Diess rejects union criticism of hybrid car strategy
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