CALB Group (HKG:3931) will invest 2 billion euros in a Portuguese gigafactory, producing 15 gigawatt hours of lithium batteries yearly, powering about 187,000 electric vehicles, by 2028, Reuters reported Sunday.
The Sines plant will create 1,800 jobs and contribute over 4% to Portugal's gross domestic product at full capacity, according to the report.
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