VW plans six battery cell plants in Europe by 2030

VW battery production Salzgitter — VW will expand battery production at its plant in Salzgitter, Germany. (Roland.Niepaul@volkswagen.de)

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March 15, 2021 12:40 PM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group plans to have six battery cell production plants in Europe to secure supply for its electric vehicle push.

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