Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.
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Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - 13h -
EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
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Northvolt’s fate teaches Europe a lesson: stick to what you’re good at
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Hudson-Odoi floors Manchester City as Forest land Champions League blow
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Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
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Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War
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Trump is making Europe great again
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'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'
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Post falsely claims video shows roof collapse during bread handout in Nigeria
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Trump wants to end this GOP maverick’s political career. He’s not too worried.
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Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
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Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
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How Europe can take up America’s mantle
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Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus
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Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say
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Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
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