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One puzzle piece at a time: Will the UK’s new gigafactory drive us towards net zero?

In a historic moment for the British automotive sector, Tata Group, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has unveiled ambitious plans to invest £4 billion in a new state-of-the-art battery gigafactory in the UK.

02/08/2023 10:18:56

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The new facility, located in Somerset, is set to become one of Europe's largest battery cell manufacturing sites.

Tata Group's investment is expected to create around 4,000 jobs at the gigafactory itself, and thousands more in the broader supply chain. This much-needed boost to the domestic automotive industry comes at a critical time for the UK, as the country gears up for its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

The plant is also aiming for a 100 percent clean power supply. To achieve this, it will leverage innovative technologies and resource-efficient practices, such as battery recycling, to recover and reuse the raw materials. The aim is to create a truly circular economy ecosystem.

Read the full article in DPA's August issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.