Dyson to build electric cars in Singapore – with 2021 launch planned
by Jasper Jolly from Technology | The Guardian on (#41CY6)
Brexiter-led firm chose site of plant because of proximity to 'high-growth markets' in Asia
The prominent Brexit backer Sir James Dyson has chosen Singapore over the UK as the manufacturing base for his firm's new electric car, as it steps up plans to take on big US rivals in automotive technology.
The British manufacturer chose Singapore because of its proximity to "high-growth markets" in Asia, the chief executive, Jim Rowan, said in a memo to staff on Tuesday. The plant will be completed in 2020, with the car to be launched in 2021.
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