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TU Dresden Confirms Talks to Turn Part of VW’s Dresden Plant Into Innovation Campus

The timing reflects urgency created by the looming shutdown of EV production at the site.

Overview

  • TU Dresden says it is in constructive negotiations with Volkswagen and the Saxony government to use part of the Gläserne Manufaktur for a research-to-industry innovation campus.
  • Volkswagen has not confirmed any plan, with company spokesman Christian Sommer declining to provide further comment.
  • Industry sources report an unconfirmed Letter of Intent outlining collaboration on AI, robotics and mobility research.
  • The plant’s electric-car production is set to stop at the turn of the year, intensifying pressure to define a new role for the facility.
  • Outcomes for employees remain unclear as Saxony’s leader expects decisions this year and reporters anticipate official VW information next week.