Britishvolt says it hopes to produce batteries for a range of heavy plant equipment - adding to its plans to supply the automotive and marine sectors.
The company, which is building the 38GWh gigafactory at Cambois in Northumberland, has agreed a strategic partnerships with Sunbelt Rentals - a firm that specialises in industrial equipment.
The move means the two firms will work together on batteries designed to de-carbonise the construction and equipment rental sectors via electrification.
