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.

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

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.

Jatco is parted owned by the Japanese automotive giant and will supply the drivetrains for its Sunderland-built all-electric models

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

Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival,

A new factory near Nissan's Sunderland plant will improve British manufacturing and help the Japanese brand move forward with its goal to develop more electric vehicles. Jatco Ltd has officially opened a new £48.