Focus on Northvolt AB
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Northvolt to axe 1,600 jobs as Europe’s EV hopes stall
Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs and suspends expansion as it faces production issues, slow EV demand, and competition from China.
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Struggling Northvolt stokes fear for Europe’s battery future
Northvolt's decision to cut jobs and scale back operations raises doubts about Europe's bid for a leading EV battery maker.
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Battery maker Northvolt to cut jobs, slash operations
Northvolt is scaling back operations and cutting jobs to focus on its main gigafactory, citing financial struggles amid a challenging market.
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Is Canada’s critical-minerals strategy a green shift or greenwashing?
Policy Options: Indigenous and remote communities will bear the long-lasting ecological, social and cultural impacts of mining. This cannot be ignored.
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Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
Consolidation of Northvolt's research will shift from California to Swedish hub amid strategic review.
