
Volkswagen Group is cheering about the launch of its European battery center this week. This includes Volkswagen Group’s first battery cell factory. The Salzgitter facility also helps Germany move more seriously into the all-important battery production industry. “Power On Mission SalzGiga” is now being broadcast live if you want to watch it. Just head here. (The video will also be available there after the event is over.)

Germany Prime Minister Olaf Scholz speaking at “Power On Mission SalzGiga” event, launch of new Volkswagen Group battery cell factory and battery design center in Salzgitter, Germany.
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