Nissan, China's Envision will create EV production hub in UK

Ashwani Gupta Nissan Sunderland July 2021 — Nissan Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta told reporters at the automaker's Sunderland factory that the EV hub is a "demonstration of the renaissance of the British car industry." (REUTERS)

July 01, 2021 06:21 AM

Nissan will add production of a new electric crossover and build a gigafactory with its battery partner Envision AESC at its UK plant.

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