Foxconn secures first EV plant in U.S. with Lordstown deal

Apple supplier accelerates plans to begin manufacturing cars in America

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A beta version of Lordstown Motors' Endurance electric pickup. Foxconn will produce the electric truck as part of a facility purchase agreement with the American startup. © Reuters

LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- Foxconn has struck a deal to acquire its first electric vehicle manufacturing plant in North America, part of $280 million in deals with U.S. electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors that also include a share purchase.

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