Chattanooga Plant in the News
Volkswagen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaboration lauded at Chattanooga conference
"Volkswagen of America has been a longtime collaborator," Jennifer Caldwell, who directs the technology transfer division for Oak Ridge National Laboratory, said about the company that has a 5,500-worker assembly plant in Chattanooga that builds the ID.4 electric SUV.
Change is the only constant for Volkswagen Chattanooga EVP Christopher Glover
Hear from the head of our U.S. plant operations on how Volkswagen is managing market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, practical digitalization, training and engagement with workers.
Slower than expected EV sales opens door for hybrids, Volkswagen official says
"We're having to multiskill employees," Mario Duarte, Volkswagen Group of America's senior director for learning, training and development, said during a session on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's impact on automaking, innovation and producing workers. He said VW wants to hire not just UTC students but people who can help drive the future of the company.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Volkswagen Public Education
The Chattanooga Fab Institute, a joint partnership between the Public Education Foundation, Volkswagen group of America and Hamilton County Schools, brings 175 teachers from 17 states to come and get hands-on experience in the Volkswagen E-Labs here in our community.
Volkswagen's 2024 Atlas, Cross Sport, And ID.4 Secure Top Spots In Cars.com Car Seat Checks
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 have been named among Cars.com’s 2024 Best Cars for Car Seats.
Looking back on Volkswagen’s 2008 announcement that the automaker planned to create 2,000 jobs in Chattanooga
The VW plant has met and exceeded the company's 2008 projections, and continues to expand.
Collaboration involving UTC chemical engineering students and area high schoolers wins ‘Grand Challenge’ funding to expand approach
An element Harris cited as further enriching the experience for participating Brainerd students: A former UTC engineering student now works in battery testing at Volkswagen and will host a visit by the high school students to its laboratory. “There is a clear need for STEM curricula that involves engagement with local community partners and features scientific phenomena that are culturally relevant, engaging and evidence-based. Problem-based learning has been shown to increase student success, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds,” Harris wrote in the winning proposal.