Vote of confidence in city's world-leading automotive sector

"This is another vote of confidence in the city's world-leading automotive sector and for both Nissan and Envision AESC.  It helps cement the city's well-established track record in future technologies, which is vital to the city's economy as well as to the wider economy of the region and UK.

"We know how important electrification is to the automotive and advanced manufacturing sector moving forward and this announcement not only reinforces Sunderland's reputation in Electric Vehicle production but also as the UK centre for battery manufacturing. 

"It is vital as we grow our green economy, work towards our goals to become carbon neutral as a city, and support achievement of the Government's net zero targets.  This is excellent news and a great step as we continue to move forward on this critical agenda."