Volkswagen: Targeting Alabama for new US plant

While having the decision postponed to 15th July it looks like Volkswagen is targeting to go to Alabama for their US plant.

After considering several states for a new U.S. manufacturing facility, Volkswagen seems ready to break ground for the plant in Huntsville, Alabama.

VW reportedly favors the location due to an incentive package offered by the state's government. Although details aren't currently available, the incentives offered by Alabama supposedly eclipse those offered by Tennessee or Michigan, states also considered for the factory.

VW still considers locating the factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a second option. Automotive News claims the leading factor in preferring Huntsville was that Alabama could meet the automaker's construction timeline; Tennessee could not.

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Source: Automobile Magazine

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