Arrival: BlackRock delivers $118m investment boost for electric van trailblazer

James S Murray
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Arrival secures major funding boost, as it confirms plan for first US 'microfactory' capable of delivering 10,000 electric vans a year

UK electric van developer Arrival has today announced that it has secured a $118m investment from funds managed by BlackRock, providing a major boost to its ambitious expansion plans. The company said...

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