VW plans $800 million EV plant in Tenn.; will add 1,000 jobs

Diess with governor — Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess had some good news for Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam at the Detroit auto show last month -- a new assembly plant and 1,000 jobs in Chattanooga. The two appeared on stage together to make the announcement. (REUTERS )

Larry P. Vellequette

January 14, 2019 03:30 PM

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