The chairman of the BMW trade union called on Volkswagen and Daimulechengli to jointly build a battery factory

Recently, Manfuleide·xiaohe, chairman of the BMW trade union, called on German car companies to cooperate in the production of electric vehicle batteries. Otherwise, China will become the hegemon of electric vehicles.

He called on Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW to form a joint venture to build battery plants, each of which is expected to cost 1.5 billion euros.

Manfuleide·xiaohe told Der Spiegel: "We have a lot of knowledge and experience in diesel and gasoline engines, but in electric vehicles, the Chinese are competing closely with us to see who will be the leader in technology." He wants the German car companies to cooperate.

Manfuleide·xiaohe said: "If we do not build battery factories in Europe, the Chinese will do so." In his view, BMW, Daimler and VW should set up joint ventures to build battery plants. "Those who do not master this future technology can only be left behind."

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