Sir Robert McAlpine tapped to lead delivery of Tata Group's EV battery cell manufacturing project in Bridgwater, which is slated to open in 2026
Electric vehicle battery factory currently being constructed by Chinese-owned AESC is expected to become operational around 2025
Failure to invest in battery manufacturing could stifle UK automotive industry, House of Commons Committee report claims
Coventry City Council confirms it is now in discussions with several leading overseas investors over plans to build a major EV battery factory in the West Midlands
Twenty projects, including net zero tractors and new battery systems, share latest wave of innovation funding from government and industry
The EU underscores its commitment to new climate policies, as plans are unveiled for the latest European gigafactory and the US counts the cost of worsening climate impacts
Latest funding round comes as Swedish battery developer assembles its Northvolt Dwa battery manufacturing plant in Poland
Tata Group to invest £4bn in new battery plant and create 4,000 jobs in move dubbed most important investment in UK automotive since 1980s
Canadian IMCO's Fundamental Equities and Global Infrastructure groups have jointly invested in the European battery developer
Ramping up battery manufacturing capacity will protect jobs, grow the economy, and put the UK at forefront of 'electric car revolution', shadow transport predicts