The firm is aiming to shift to underground production next month, and maintains everything is on schedule
VW has team in place to sell battery arm stake, but operating losses may limit interest
Upstream ventures that could help build new non-China lithium supply chains for EV batteries inch forward
Volkswagen (VW) brings together a number of heritage auto brands including Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen. VW produces using multiple cross-brand platforms, creating scale benefits and efficiency. https://www.volkswagen-group.com/
Group will continue to invest in Chinese BEVs as it looks to keep momentum up
Firms agree on technical collaboration and to work jointly on components sourcing in China
The race is on to come up with breakthroughs that will make batteries more efficient, safer and, crucially, cheaper
The French firm’s first mover advantage on small BEVs is attracting rivals’ attention
Thomas Ulbrich appointed to head up the firm's innovation hub in eastern China
A radically changing market has the German OEM excited it can grow its slice of the pie
But Audi lags behind with only a 50pc year-on-year increase in BEV sales
Electrify America owner waves white flag on CCS
OEMs targeting the e-pickup segment may need to rely on customers who have not previously bought trucks
The firm’s battery arm is ready to start construction on its largest global facility to date
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