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Volkswagen Will Invest $193 Billion in Electric Cars and Software

Volkswagen aims to make every fifth vehicle sold electric by 2025 with a $193 billion investment in software, battery factories and other investments. The automaker will also focus on expanding in North America and becoming more competitive in China.

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  • Volkswagen plans to spend $193 billion on software, battery factories and other investments by 2025 to make every fifth vehicle sold electric.
  • The automaker will focus on expanding in North America and becoming more competitive in China.
  • The plan includes investing €180 billion in producing battery cells, developing software and shoring up supply chains of critical raw materials.
  • Volkswagen will continue producing combustion-engine cars in the short term, but is pivoting towards battery-powered vehicles.
  • The automaker reported a net profit of €15.8 billion in 2022, an increase of 2.6 percent from the previous year.
Volkswagen Will Invest $193 Billion in Electric Cars and Software
The German automaker announced a plan to accelerate its transition to battery-powered vehicles and bolster operations in China and North America.
The New York TimesBy Melissa Eddy

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