Hyperdrive Innovation Opens UK Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Manufacturer of lithium-ion battery technology, Hyperdrive Innovation, has opened the UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility in Sunderland, which will support the Government’s industrial strategy and 2050 carbon neutral target. The new facility, named HYVE, will allow the company to produce up to 30,000 battery packs annually and also cater to the growing demand for battery energy storage.

The Sunderland based manufacturers which makes battery packs for electric vehicles and energy storage systems has invested GBP 7 million into its manufacturing capabilities since moving to the site in 2014. The new site also allows the TechTrack100 company to produce up to 30,000 battery packs annually and cater to the company’s growing demand from international customers.

Furthermore, it is hoped to accelerate Hyperdrive’s new product development and technology pipelines, maximising competitiveness on the global stage.

The partnership between Hyperdrive and JCB has recently been referenced in a government announcement on the country’s ambition to lead the world in zero emissions vehicles as part of its industrial strategy.

Source : Strategic Research Institute, SteelGuru