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Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe

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Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe

The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China.

By Melissa Eddy

Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Faces Trial in Emissions Case

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Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Faces Trial in Emissions Case

Nine years after the carmaker admitted to concealing emissions on a massive scale, Martin Winterkorn will be tried in a German court.

By Jack Ewing and Tatiana Firsova

Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

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Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.

By Melissa Eddy

Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent

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Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent

Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected.

By Jack Ewing and Dionne Searcey