EV battery production: Too late for Germany?
16 December 2021 |
3:24 pm
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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