Volkswagen searching in Canada for first North American battery factory site

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Volkswagen AG has started searching in Canada for the site of its first battery factory in North America. The automotive giant said its chief executive Oliver Blume has signed an agreement with Industry Minister Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne to work to identify suitable sites. The North American electric vehicle market is at a turning point, said Blume.

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The Toronto Star

Volkswagen searching in Canada for first North American battery factory site

OTTAWA - Volkswagen AG says it has started searching in Canada for the site of its first battery factory in North America.

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Financial Post

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Bloomberg

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