Subsidiary of Volkswagen demolishes another factory using a pulley and a saw
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However, in a separate development, the factory near Heilbronn operated by Valmet Automotive, a Finnish supplier, is facing closure. The factory, which was set up in 2023 to produce batteries for the electric versions of the Boxster and Cayman models of the 718 series, was intended to supply the E-models to Stuttgart.
The closure is due to a delay in the market launch of the Boxster and Cayman models, which are now expected to be on sale until 2027, a shift from the initial launch date in 2025. This delay is partly attributed to the insolvency of the Swedish company Northvolt, which was supposed to supply the batteries for the electric vehicles.
The factory has been almost empty until now due to supply issues, and almost nothing was produced apart from a few plug-in batteries for Lamborghini. The partnership between Porsche and Valmet Automotive has come to an end, and the VW subsidiary, Porsche, has also announced the near-total closure of its battery subsidiary Cellforce.
It is important to note that the Kia EV6 GT-line electric crossover is not related to the factory closure by Porsche and Valmet Automotive. Neither Porsche nor Valmet Automotive have commented on the matter when contacted by "Automotive News".
On a different note, Porsche has scheduled a works meeting on Monday, 25th August, where many employees could learn of their dismissal. The exact amount on the final bill for the factory closure by Porsche is not known.
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In conclusion, while the Kia EV6 GT-line electric crossover offers an exciting opportunity for a free test drive, the news of the Porsche and Valmet Automotive factory closure near Heilbronn casts a shadow over the future of electric vehicle production.
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