Japanese automaker Nissan's factory in Sunderland, UK is set to receive a supply of up to 340,000 electric vehicle (EV) powertrains annually from JATCO Ltd's new factory nearby, the latter said on Thursday.

The majority Nissan-owned transmission specialist says 80% of its capacity at the newly announced Sunderland factory will be given over to production of drivetrains for Nissan's all-electric models that are built at its nearby plant.

Deal between JATCO, Nissan, and UK government will see a new electric vehicle powertrain manufacturing site built in Sunderland

"We look forward to continuing our long and successful partnership as we push towards our electric future.” "JATCO opens new manufacturing plant in Sunderland, UK" was originall

Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO), which is majority-owned by Nissan, is opening a plant in Sunderland in northern England to produce electric

Transmission manufacturer Jatco has officially opened a new factory in Sunderland, marking a significant investment in the UK automotive industry.

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Nissan and its partners have announced it will open a new factory producing parts for electric vehicles. The £50m deal between Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO) and the government is set to create 183 jobs at the factory in Washington, on Wearside.