VW scales back plans for battery cell plants in Europe, North America

VW battery cell plant planned in Ontario, Canada — VW's future battery cell plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. (VW)

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August 23, 2024 09:42 AM

Volkswagen is scaling back its battery cell factory plans in Europe and North America due to a recent slump in the electric-vehicle market.

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