VW invests in electrification, seeks to strengthen alliances with battery makers and rival automakers VW invests in electrification, seeks to strengthen alliances with battery makers and rival automakers November 16, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment VW’s top board is due to vote on a multibillion-euro investment plan, including steps to retool three German plants to mass produce EVs and to explore alliances with battery partners and competitors.