"A VW spokesperson said: Volkswagen is adjusting the production programme at its plants to match current customer demand for the models built there. In some plants, this will lead to shift cancellations in the coming weeks, while in others it will result in additional shifts. Weekend shifts will be added at VW's Wolfsburg plant, which is considered the home of the company and its combustion engine cars."
"Sales of EVs slowed last month while demand for hybrid battery models soared, underlining continued consumer fears over range and charging issues. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association shows that, while EV take-up in Norway is high, adoption elsewhere in Europe, including France and Germany, is slow. In southern Europe, where there is little EV charging infrastructure, demand is particularly weak."
Volkswagen will pause production for one week at its Dresden and Zwickau plants next month because of weak demand for fully electric cars. The company will shorten the working week by a day at its Osnabrück plant and is considering closure days at a fourth plant in Emden, which makes the ID.4 and ID.7. Zwickau completed conversion to electric car production in 2020, ending 116 years of production that included the Trabant. Stellantis has paused production at several European factories for similar reasons. Overall, EV take-up in Europe is slow, at 16% of new car sales. Demand for hybrid models surged, reflecting consumer fears over range and charging issues.
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