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Recharge Industries: All about the Australian company and its plans to save crucial Britishvolt gigafactory

Published 09 February 2023
By Sunday Times Driving
Fresh hope has emerged for the future of a “gigafactory” in Northumberland following the announcement earlier this week.
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Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023
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Britishvolt needs investors within five weeks

The investment bank Lazard has been tasked with sourcing major investment for the financially-imperilled battery firm Britishvolt.
Published 07 November 2022
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British EV battery megafactory risks insolvency

Nearly two years after Britishvolt announced a plan to develop a gigafactory in Northumberland, the project is in jeopardy.
Published 01 November 2022
Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

Aston signs Britishvolt battery agreement

Aston Martin has entered an agreement with the Northumberland-based battery maker Britishvolt to collaborate on future battery technology develop
Published 07 March 2022
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First sketch of Lotus' new electric sports car

British carmaker Lotus has released a sketch of its first electric sports car alongside details of its close collaboration with Britishvolt.
Published 28 January 2022

Britishvolt deal revs up UK gigafactory plans

A UK tech firm's ambition to produce 300,000 electric vehicle battery packs per year in Northumberland have been given a shot in the arm.
Published 24 January 2022