UK auto sector embraces electric car 'gigafactories'

A view of the Tesla Gigafactory construction site in Gruenheide, Germany. As more brands turn to electric vehicles, demand for gigafactories are sharply increasing too. — REUTERS

Britain's automotive sector must build huge electric car battery "gigafactories" to secure both its future and the transition to greener energy, industry body SMMT declared Tuesday.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) published an industry blueprint at its annual meeting, as demand grows for electric vehicles and speculation swirls over a possible UK gigafactory announcement from Japan's Nissan.