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German Battery Giant Varta Files for Bankruptcy, Threatening Up to 3,000 Jobs

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VARTA FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY IN GERMANY
German Battery Giant Varta Files for Bankruptcy, Threatening Up to 3,000 Jobs
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German battery giant Varta has filed for bankruptcy, with reports that up to 3,000 workers could lose their jobs. As electrification accelerates worldwide across two and four wheels, the collapse of a major maker of the batteries at its heart underlines the harsh competition facing Europe's battery industry and the fragility of the supply chain underpinning electric mobility.

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Ao Azuma
Ao Azuma
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The heart of electrification is the battery. A major battery maker collapsing, seen through numbers not emotion, shows the structural struggle of Europe's battery industry. In a market where Asian players lead on volume and cost, it isn't easy for European makers to turn a profit. The future of electric mobility rests not just on vehicles but on the footing of this supply chain.

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