Dyson to manufacture electric vehicles in new Singapore facility

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Dyson is to build its first advanced automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, a move that will see the company’s electric vehicles launch in 2021..

Dyson is to build its first advanced automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, a move that will see the company’s electric vehicles launch in 2021.

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Artists impression of Dyson's new production facility

The decision to build the two-storey facility in Singapore has been predicated in part by access to high-growth markets, an extensive supply chain, and highly-skilled workforce.

A 400-strong team is developing the vehicle on Dyson’s Campus at Hullavington Airfield, UK, which recently benefitted from an investment of £200m into new buildings and facilities including over 10 miles of test track.

Writing to Dyson staff, Jim Rowan, CEO of Dyson said, “The decision of where to make our car is complex, based on supply chains, access to markets, and the availability of the expertise that will help us achieve our ambitions.

https://www.theengineer.co.uk/dyson-electric-vehicles-hullavington/

“We will begin construction in December and it will be completed in 2020, meeting our project timeline.

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