ROME (AP) — The Vatican signed an agreement Wednesday with German carmaker Volkswagen AG to gradually replace its auto fleet with electric vehicles as part of the Vatican's efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. The announcement did not give any details on the value of the deal or set a timetable for completing the switch to electric vehicles.
At the beginning of 2024, the company will deliver just under 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, ranging from the ID.3 02 to the ID.4 and ID.5. The vehicles are part of the decarbonization strategy of the VCS, aiming to make the Vatican fleet climate-neutral by 2030.
Volkswagen is supporting the Vatican City State in its transition towards sustainable mobility. At the beginning of 2024, the company will deliver just under 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, ranging from the ID.3 02 to the ID.4 and ID.5.
Volkswagen's Italia group didn't immediately reply to an email seeking details about the partnership. The Vatican has signed an agreement with Volkswagen to gradually replace its auto fleet with electric vehicles.
The fact that Vatican employees will now also be among our ID. drivers in the future is a great honor for our brand and underscores the attractiveness of our all-electric ID. models," said
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