Wind power deal promises breath of fresh air for VW

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Scandal-hit carmaker to power two factories in Mexico with new 130MW wind farm built by Gamesa

Two of Volkswagen's factories in Mexico will be powered by wind, after Spanish turbine maker Gamesa signed an agreement last week to build a 130MW wind farm to power the sites. Gamesa said on Friday...

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