- By Theo Leggett & & Tom Espiner
- BBC News
Nissan and its companions have actually introduced a ₤ 2bn strategy to develop 3 electric car versions at its Sunderland manufacturing facility.
The Japanese company will certainly develop electric Qashqai and Juke versions at the plant along with the future generation of the electric Leaf, which is currently created there. The system might assist protect the tasks of concerning 6,000 employees straight, and thousands even more throughout the UK.
Nissan claimed that along with this, a significant brand-new battery plant called a “gigafactory” will certainly likewise be required.
This is in enhancement to the existing manufacturing facility surrounding to the car plant, and an additional gigafactory currently being developed by its companion, AESC.
Nissan will certainly invest ₤ 1.12 bn on preparing its UK centers and supply chain for the brand-new versions and educating its labor force.
Alongside the gigafactory the complete brand-new …