VW may convert two more German plants for EVs, paper says

Three VW EV concepts: the I.D. hatchback, I.D. Vizzion sedan and I.D. Buzz minibus. (Denis Balibouse/REUTERS)

By:

Edward Taylor

November 05, 2018 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen will consider plans to convert its factories in Emden and Hanover, Germany, to build electric cars during a strategy review on November 16, a report in German daily Handelsblatt said.

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