Volkswagen will pause production of its electric SUV in Chattanooga beginning in late October, putting around 160 employees on furlough as sales of the ID.4 slump. Volkswagen will supplement unemployment benefits from the state of Tennessee so furloughed employees will receive 80% of their base compensation and retain benefits, spokesperson Michael Lowder said in an emailed statement. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Workers applaud after walking in with the new vehicles during the launch celebration for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the Chattanooga Volkswagen Assembly Plant on Friday, October 14, 2022. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Vehicles roll off the line during the launch celebration for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the Chattanooga Volkswagen Assembly Plant on Friday, October 14, 2022. #tennessee #nooga #volkswagen #timesfreepress #local #community #city