Northvolt raises further $1.2bn investor backing for global battery gigafactory charge

Stuart Stone
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Latest funding round comes as Swedish battery developer assembles its Northvolt Dwa battery manufacturing plant in Poland

Northvolt has secured $1.2bn backing from scores of major global investors, as the Swedish battery manufacturer eyes further expansion across Europe and North America. Announced today, the latest funding...

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