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EV battery production: Too late for Germany?

Anna Savchuk
September 21, 2021

Germany is a car country. But times are changing. Electric vehicles are replacing gas guzzlers. Germany doesn't want to fall behind and is now investing in modern drive technology. Batteries made in Germany. Too late?

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