The double whammy of departures is a blow to the UK’s ambitions and investment to take a leading role in delivering solutions for zero transport mobility.
The microfactory concept is at the core of Arrival’s business model and is based on the concept of scaleable and largely-automated small production facilities situated close to its customers.
The company said the Bicester site would need extensive investment to prepare for mass production and that it would benefit more investing in the US where it plans to open a factory in North Carolina.
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