Volkswagen is planning to cut another 1,000 jobs by the end of 2024 at its factory in Zwickau, Germany. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) remains weak and turbulent.
The news is another blow to a region already gripped by economic and political uncertainty, and underscores how Germany’s green master plan remains an illusion.
The Zwickau plant still employs about 9,400 workers and exclusively produces vehicles with electric drives.
“The move is a result of slow sales of EVs,” reports Blackout News. “The automotive industry is currently experiencing a turbulent phase. Many companies are increasingly focusing on electro-mobility, but consumers remain hesitant. High purchase costs, limited range and an inadequate charging infrastructure are some of the reasons that are deterring potential buyers.”
Weak demand for EV’s? Helen Keller could have seen this coming.
And heard
NemoZ
LMAO…..no shite..!!
Zero sympathy for any Mfgr of ANY ideologically derived/driven consumer products.
EV’s were utter BS 10 yrs ago – Nothing has changed.
That Every Auto Mfgr bought into the Hype demonstrates their utter incapability of foreseeing the future… ZERO f’s given to them ALL.
Why buy something that is not efficient, is difficult to travel long distances with, the government wants to reduce electric generation so you can’t charge it, and the idiots think this will sell a product?
Wait. What!? !???? You’re suggesting the MARKETPLACE make decisions about what products succeed and fail? Not by government edict? Not by a Nanny State who “know what’s best for us” …
You have to wonder how some of the executives of these companies rise to their top positions, as they are utterly stupid . Must be all that edumakation they have.
AmIrite cghCOLON????
GYM
Precisely…. I for one have ZERO Sympathy for those who HYPE BS/Junk when things eventually go straight into the shitter.
I’m curious as to the state of Trudeaus Hyped Battery Plant for VW..?? Billions pissed away on this Garbage.
All those problems and they’re kinda gay too.
1000 people can share a gas pump and not be inconvenienced at all..
Right, it would be interesting to see the a comparison of the Throughput of say the busiest costco gas station vs the busiest charging station with the same amount of chargers as gas pumps. THOUSANDS of cars get ‘recharged’ at Costco gas bar DAILY!
There are less than 12000 retail gasoline stations across Canada according to the Canadian Fuels Association.
Somehow the difference between hesitancy and unwillingness isn’t understood. Early adopters were willing but many are climbing off the EV wagon. There unwilling know a scam when they see it
There’s a Myriad of reasons Why folks are “Leary”.
We know them all.
…and when one looks at the price tag..?? Min $45K-60,000 CAD, for a vehicle that cant tow squat, can only go a measly ~150 km in -30C, arrive at a Charging Stn only to find that its not a “supercharger” yet must keep their ELECTRIC HEATER on while charging…and likely spend 3-4 hr’s doing so.
Such “CONVENIENCE…Eh…?
Love the Bidenese!