Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 27 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Batteries: Technology
- Question
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Whether she is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of battery technology companies.
- Answer
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The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) and the long-term Advanced Propulsion Centre R&D programme continue to support the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge automotive technologies. The ATF enabled the £1bn electric vehicle hub in Sunderland in partnership between Nissan and Envision AESC.
In October 2022 we announced a record £211m of funding for the Faraday Battery Challenge, to support battery research and innovation, bringing the overall budget of the Challenge to £541m since 2017.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 904752
- Session
- 2022-23
- Transferred
- Yes
- Unstarred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Technology Batteries
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