Look inside the Envision factory making batteries for the Nissan Leaf as new plant announced for Wearside
It was confirmed on Thursday, July 1 that the company will bring hundreds of new jobs through the building of a new electric car, while a huge battery plant will be created in partnership with Japan-based Envision AESC.
Envision already operates a factory near the Sunderland plant, making batteries for the Nissan Leaf.
As the news broke on Thursday, we took a tour through Envision’s existing battery plant. Here are some pictures from inside.
As the news broke on Thursday, we took a tour through Envision’s existing battery plant. Here are some pictures from inside.
9. Driving ahead
An electric vehicle is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries, which release stored energy on demand when the EV is driven. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Investment
Leader of Sunderland City Council, Cllr Graeme Miller Nissan said he’s “delighted for the workforce, delighted for the city, delighted for the region and the UK”. Photo: JPIMedia
11. Inside the plant
UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has been among those to welcome today’s announcement. Photo: JPIMedia