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VW’s Risky Northvolt Bet Exposes Series of Costly Investments

The automaker has placed failed bets on battery and software startups, angering workers who fear for their jobs.

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The German adage “selber schuld” loosely translates as “it’s your own fault.” The phrase offers a handy way to think about Volkswagen labor leaders’ argument against management’s restructuring plans.