Bidirectional Charging, AI, & Semiconductors — Volkswagen's IAA Announcements - CleanTechnica

At the IAA Mobility 2025 auto show in Munich, Volkswagen made several significant announcements emphasizing innovation in bidirectional charging, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor procurement. Central to Volkswagen's strategy is a new procurement model developed in partnership with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, covering over 50 semiconductor categories including microcontrollers and power transistors. This initiative aims to streamline semiconductor sourcing, reduce costs, and ensure supply chain resilience, reflecting Volkswagen’s ambition to become a global leader in automotive technology. The company also hosted the 4th Semiconductor Summit, bringing together key industry players to strengthen collaboration between automotive and semiconductor sectors. Volkswagen subsidiary Elli introduced a pilot project for bidirectional charging in private homes, featuring a legally compliant 11 kW wallbox that connects electric vehicles with home solar systems through a modular software platform. This technology can potentially reduce charging costs by up to 75% and supports energy independence. Elli is recruiting participants in Germany for this pilot and plans to integrate EV battery storage into a virtual power