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Volkswagen ID.7
At CES 2023, Volkswagen unveiled their next electric vehicle with the VW ID.7. At first glance, the car pops with its interactive Electroluminescent paint that has 22 individually controlled areas and can visualize rhythm/music. Inside the car, the ID.7 ramps up the innovation with a new display concept with augmented reality heads-up display, 15in. touchscreen, and new Smart Air Vents, which feature intuitive voice controls that can respond to commands like “Hello Volkswagen, my hands are cold!”. In terms of range, VW estimates a range of 700 kilometers or about 435 miles based on WLTP standards. 

Personally, while Volkswagen excels in bringing innovative technology, we will have to see if those changes push the needle in terms of being competitive in the EV sedan market as official EPA ranges and prices are released. Imagine if you had the VW ID.7’s luminescent paint, would it be cool and useful or too distracting?
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