FRANKFURT — Volkswagen expects to supply round 43 % extra autos at its major plant in Wolfsburg, its works council boss, Daniela Cavallo, advised a German newspaper.

The rise could be a marked enchancment from this yr however manufacturing could be nonetheless impacted by the scarcity of semiconductors.

This yr, VW expects to supply round 400,000 automobiles in Wolfsburg. The determine is down from what Cavallo beforehand mentioned had been an preliminary 1 million goal.

Whereas the scenario is anticipated to enhance in 2022, together with an easing of chip provide, the impression of the shortage will nonetheless be felt, Cavallo advised Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung.

This system for the yr has not been fastened but. However in the meanwhile plans foresee 570,000 produced autos in Wolfsburg.

After all, there are additionally dangers concerned,” mentioned Cavallo, who additionally sits on Volkswagen’s supervisory board.