Northvolt's Bankruptcy Shakes European EV Industry
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Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US due to mounting debt and insufficient rescue funding, posing a significant setback to the European electric vehicle sector. Despite having only a week's worth of cash reserves, the bankruptcy filing will provide Northvolt with $245 million in new financing to restructure and continue operations. The company aims to maintain its workforce and commitments while building a robust European battery production base. CEO Peter Carlsson will step down following the filing.
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- Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy With Debt Running to $5.8 Billion Yahoo Finance
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