Date de publication: 18 mars 2010
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
Lieu
Description
The project comprises the investments in (i) Nissan's first European plant for the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EV) as well as (ii) the production equipment for the manufacturing of Nissan’s electric vehicles in Sunderland.
Objectifs
The project will support the promoter in the development of its first European plant for the manufacturing of batteries and electric vehicles and the standardisation of the related manufacturing technology for further applications in Europe and North America. As such, it will contribute to (i) accelerate the market introduction and customer adoption of environmental-friendly technologies in the automotive sector and (ii) increase the promoter’s and public stock of knowledge about product and manufacturing technology in the field of electric powertrains and Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Commentaires
Loan foreseen under the European Clean Transport Facility (ECTF).
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
Up to EUR 220 million,
Coût total (montant approximatif)
The estimated project cost amounts to at least EUR 450 million.
Aspects environnementaux
The project component concerning the investments in the development of manufacturing technologies and industrialisation of the electric vehicle are expected to be carried out in existing facilities already authorised and would therefore not require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under Annex II of the Directive 85/337/EC, amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC. The need of a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project component related to the investments in the battery plant, will however be verified during the project due diligence.
Passation des marchés
Procurement is expected to be in line with EIB guidelines for private sector projects. The Bank’s services will verify details during the project’s due diligence.
Statut
Signé - 3/11/2011
Clause de non-responsabilité
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