BP to invest £50m in Berkshire EV battery R&D hub

Cecilia Keating
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A render of the Pangbourne facility | Credit: BP
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A render of the Pangbourne facility | Credit: BP

Oil major says hub will help advance next generation battery and charger technology

Oil and gas giant BP has announced plans to invest up to £50m in a battery research and development centre in Berkshire, arguing the move will help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs)....

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