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Apr 2023
30m 44s

Sweden’s Northvolt Electric Battery Make...

HBR Presents / Brian Kenny
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In Stockholm, Sweden an upstart battery maker, Northvolt, is trying to recreate the value chain for European car manufacturers making the switch to EVs. With two founders from Tesla and two experienced financiers at the helm, the company seems bound for success. But can they partner with government, scale fast enough, and truly be part of the climate solutio ... Show More
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