VW Adjusts German Plants' Production Amid EV Demand Fluctuations
Volkswagen (VW) is adjusting production schedules at several of its German plants due to varying demand for its vehicles. This week sees temporary shutdowns at the Zwickau and Dresden plants, while the parent plant in Wolfsburg will operate overtime on weekends until Christmas.
The Zwickau and Dresden plants will halt production for a week starting today, affecting various lines. This move is in response to weak demand, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs).
Meanwhile, the Wolfsburg plant will operate overtime on almost all weekends until Christmas. This is due to high demand for combustion engine models such as the Golf, Tiguan, and Tayron.
In Lower Saxony, VW is implementing production cuts. The Osnabrück plant will have at least one shutdown day per week until the end of the year, with an additional week off in October. The Emden plant is also facing several shutdown days. These cuts are partly due to weak sales of convertibles produced in Osnabrück.
Volkswagen's senior management team, led by the Board of Management responsible for Production under Christian Schnell, is overseeing these manufacturing reductions.
VW's production adjustments aim to balance demand and supply. The temporary shutdowns and overtime shifts reflect the company's response to market fluctuations, with a focus on managing inventory levels and meeting customer needs.
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