Nissan has announced a billion pound investment in its Sunderland plant

Nissan has announced a £1 billion project to establish a new all-electric model and a Gigafactory in Sunderland, with government support of £100 million. This initiative aims to boost the UK's battery and electric vehicle production, making them more affordable. Despite Brexit challenges, Nissan's commitment is seen as a revival of the British car industry. However, the UK still lags behind Europe in battery manufacturing capacity. The government is also negotiating with Vauxhall to expand electric vehicle production. This project is crucial for the UK's economic and environmental goals.

What is the main goal of Nissan's £1 billion project in Sunderland?

• To manufacture hybrid vehicles

• To develop a new internal combustion engine

• To create an all-electric model and a Gigafactory

• To build a new petrol vehicle plant

How many additional staff will Nissan add to its workforce in Sunderland?

• 1000

• 900

• 750

• 500

What is driving the shift towards electric vehicles according to the transcript?

• Environmental concerns

• Economic necessity

• Consumer demand

• Technological advancements

By 2025, how much battery manufacturing capacity is the UK expected to have?

• 640 GW hours

• 12 GW hours

• 37 GW hours

• 100 GW hours

Which company is the UK government in talks with to bring an electric vehicle to its plant?

• Toyota

• Ford

• BMW

• Vauxhall