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A general view of the remote Northvolt facility in Skelleftea, Sweden surrounded by snow.
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Crisis-hit EV battery champion Northvolt struggles to hit production targets

Northvolt, a key player in Europe’s EV battery market, struggles with production, curtails output, and faces financial woes.

FILE PHOTO: A machine is pictured inside the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm/File Photo
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Northvolt has considered US bankruptcy protection, sources say

Northvolt has been discussing the possibility of bankruptcy protection in the United States as one of several options for the cash-strapped company to...

FILE PHOTO: Volvo reveals their new Volvo EX30 fully-electric small SUV vehicle during an event in Milan, Italy June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Volvo Cars seeks to oust Northvolt from EV battery venture

Volvo seeks Northvolt’s stake in their battery JV NOVO but needs a new partner to maintain gigafactory plans, aiming for 2026 production.

FILE PHOTO: General view outside the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. Picture taken September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm/File Photo
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Northvolt making progress towards securing financing package

Swedish battery maker Northvolt is making significant progress towards raising a new financing package, it told Reuters on Monday.

FILE PHOTO: Northvolt logo is pictured in the Northvolt office in Stockholm, Sweden June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Esha Vaish/File Photo
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Northvolt: Cash-strapped EV-battery maker in talks for 200 million euros in funding

Northvolt announced job cuts, raising fears that Europe's top EV battery hope may falter amid low demand and Chinese competition.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work at the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021.. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm/File Photo
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Northvolt subsidiary Ett Expansion AB files for bankruptcy

Northvolt's subsidiary files for bankruptcy as a project is canceled, while the group focuses on scaling battery production.

The heat is rising for Quebec Premier François Legault as opposition parties demand more answers about his government's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal. The entrance to Northvolt is shown in St-Basile-le-Grand, east of Montreal, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Musch
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Quebec opposition calls for transparency amid Northvolt layoffs, $7 billion battery plant investment

Opposition parties demand answers about Quebec's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal.

FILE PHOTO: General view outside the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. Picture taken September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm./File Photo
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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.

FILE PHOTO: Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen's truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Scania CEO says committed to Northvolt despite cutbacks, delivery issues

Scania says it is committed to using Northvolt as the truckmaker's single battery supplier despite recent production and delivery problems.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work at the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm/File Photo
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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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