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The situation at Northvolt vividly illustrates these challenges. Despite the initial promise of a reformed battery supply chain, the company's journey has been fraught with difficulties, from soaring production expenses to failure in meeting operational targets. These struggles have not gone unnoticed; Volkswagen has reduced the valuation of its stake in Northvolt, while Goldman Sachs faces the grim reality of writing off nearly $900 million in losses.