Northvolt's financial collapse deals a blow to Europe's plan to set up its own battery industry to power electric cars, stirring a debate about whether it needs to do more to attract investment as startups struggle to catch up with Chinese rivals.

STORY: Northvolt’s financial collapse could spell the end of Europe’s ambitions to set up its own battery industry to power electric cars. It’s sparked debate over whether the continent needs to do more to attract investment,