VW pauses production at German EV plant

VW ID4 electric SUV production — VW ID4 production is pictured in Zwickau. (Oliver Killig/Oliver Killig)

By:

Reuters

November 09, 2023 10:58 AM

BERLIN – Volkswagen Group is pausing the production of a number of electric vehicle models at its Zwickau plant for an estimated three weeks due to a shortage of electric motors, the automaker said on Thursday.

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