gigafactory

Package of loan guarantees and grants to unlock investment in AESC gigafactory capable of producing batteries for 100,000 electric vehicles a year

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