The North East is rapidly emerging as the UK leader in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery sectors. Founded on a rich heritage of engineering and high value manufacturing, developing EVs in the 1950s and producing Europe’s most successful battery vehicle, the Nissan LEAF – the North East continues to pave the way in the electrification sector.
With a vibrant industry cluster, the region is home to a unique and comprehensive asset base for innovating and demonstrating solutions across the whole spectrum of industries relating to electrification and a business base of companies that spans global OEMs to highly innovative SMEs.
Brought to you by Invest North East England and the Department for International Trade (DIT), this online webinar brings together expert speakers from industry and research to explore innovation and growth potential in electrification and battery technologies in North East England and opportunities to invest or grow in the UK market.