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[flith]

The VW plant hired its 1000 employee last week.  It is officially half way to its projected 2000 employees.  Anonymous sources also state that VW is seriously looking at producing a second vehicle there.  If a second line is started production employee and facility size would double.  A midsize hybrid or Audi vehicle are likely candidates for additional production.  

No word on the future engine plant location.

I figured it was time to create a Chattanooga VW thread instead of posting everything in "Could VW be in Chattanooga's future"

[flith]

VW is seeking Platinum LEED Certification for the plant and is working with the city to tap the old Summit Landfill for methane gas.  City council is expected to approve this agreement in the next meeting.  It is projected to give the city $70 000 a year in revenue.

[flith]

VW has released the first public renderings of the sedan to be produced in Chattanooga.  The vehicle will be unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

http://www.chattanoo...icle_185261.asp

Edited by flith, 30 September 2010 - 05:19 PM.

[flith]

200 employees will be added to install accessories boosting total employment to over 2000

[flith]

The sedan produced at the plant will be called the Passat.  VW announced that the plant could produce 500,000 vehicles through expansion of the plant.

Timesfree Press Article

[flith]

VW will export US Passat to S Korea.

[flith]

Audi announced plans for N.America plant. According to edmunds.com Chattanooga's chances are high for landing it.  An engine and transmission plant will also be necessary.

Edited by flith, 13 July 2011 - 05:27 AM.