In December 2020, British-based global electric vehicle innovator Arrival announced they are joining the Charlotte Region by establishing its North American headquarters in the South End of Charlotte as well as its first U.S. Microfactory in Fort Mill, SC in York County.

On this episode of CLT Alliance Talks, Eileen Cai, Vice President Business Recruitment for Asia & North America, speaks with Michael Abelson, CEO of Arrival, Richard Colley with Arrival’s Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and the CLT Alliance’s Dr. Chuck McShane, Senior Vice President, Economic Research on the impact of these announcements on our region, and what’s on the horizon for this innovative organization in our community.