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Volkswagen Plans 100,000 Job Cuts After EV Sales Misses

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  • Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs and close plants after EV sales fell short.
  • Volkswagen shut its Dresden factory.
  • It may close four additional sites, including Zwickau.
  • Volkswagen spent over €1 billion converting Zwickau to electric-vehicle production four years ago.
  • Sigrid de Vries warns that shifting automotive capacity to defense may not replace consumer demand without a war.