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LG Chem to invest $3.2B to build NCMA cathode plant in Tennessee; 120,000 tpa

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

LG Chem today has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state of Tennessee to establish a new cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville with an investment of US$3.2 million pure electric vehicles with a range of 310 miles (500 km) per charge. billion) in 2022 to KRW 20 trillion (US$14.7 billion) by 2027.

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Piedmont Lithium selects Tennessee for second lithium hydroxide project; 30,000 metric tons per year

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Piedmont Lithium has ( earlier post ) selected Etowah, Tennessee as the location of the company’s planned 30,000 metric ton per year (tpy) LHP2 lithium hydroxide operation (“Tennessee Lithium”). Conceptual design of the 30,000 TPY Tennessee Lithium plant. Planned completion and start of production is in 2025.

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Magna to invest $790M to build three facilities in Tennessee; supporting Ford BlueOval City

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2023

Magna International will invest more than $790 million to build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee. In addition to the two West Tennessee locations, Magna will also build a stamping and assembly facility in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

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LG Chem plans $3B EV battery material plant in Tennessee

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

LG Chem announced Tuesday that it’s planning a mammoth cathode material plant in Tennessee that will aid U.S. domestic electric vehicle battery production. and once running at capacity it will be able to produce 120,000 tons of the cathode battery material—enough.

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GE Appliances deploying fleet of electric trucks from Einride in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2022

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is deploying a fleet of electric freight vehicles on routes between the company’s inbound warehouses and its manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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Report: GM planning second US battery plant with LG in Tennessee

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2021

General Motors is reportedly making plans with the South Korean battery supplier LG Chem for a second joint U.S. battery plant—this one in Tennessee. According to Reuters, confirming multiple sources familiar with the plans on Wednesday, the $2.3 billion factory potentially being announced Friday would be in Spring Hill.

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This company wants to turn a Tennessee coal plant into a fusion reactor

Electrek

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Type One energy has announced its intention to use a retired TVA coal plant site, the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the site for a prototype fusion reactor with the hope to eventually commercialize fusion power – and maybe even find a neat way to use old EV batteries to help power the process.

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LG Chem breaks ground $1.6B on Cathode Plant in Clarksville, Tennessee

Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

intending to establish a production hub for the global battery material market. The facility, located in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Tennessee, will locally produce cathode materials optimized for North American electric vehicles and collaborate with key partners from development to supply chain.

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Waffle House is getting NEVI DC fast chargers in Tennessee

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Photo: Waffle House EV charging company EnviroSpark is installing National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program DC fast chargers at Waffle House in Lakeland, Tennessee. Tennessee has $88 million in federal grant money for TDOT and TDEC to dole out over five years to expand its EV charging network. Get started here. –ad*

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DOE: EV battery manufacturing capacity in N America in 2030 projected to be nearly 20 times greater than in 2021

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JANUARY 4, 2023

A wave of new planned electric vehicle battery plants will increase North America’s battery manufacturing capacity from 55 Gigawatt-hours per year (GWh/year) in 2021 to 998 GWh/year by 2030, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). To optimize supply chain logistics, many battery plants will be co-located with automotive plants.

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GM confirms $2.3 billion investment with LG in battery cell gigafactory in Tennessee

Electrek

APRIL 16, 2021

billion investment in partnership with LG Energy Solutions to build a new battery cell gigafactory in Tennessee. billion investment with LG in battery cell gigafactory in Tennessee appeared first on Electrek. GM has confirmed a $2.3 more… The post GM confirms $2.3

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NOVONIX to receive $103 million in tax credits to support production of critical battery materials in Tennessee. – Charged EVs

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APRIL 4, 2024

Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX has been selected to receive a $103-million tax credit under section 48C of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program, to support production of critical battery materials at its Riverside facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Ultium Cells to expand EV battery cell output in Spring Hill, Tennessee

Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ultium Cells LLC, the battery cell manufacturing joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, is investing an additional $275 million in the Ultium Cells Spring Hill plant to expand the facility’s battery cell output by more than 40 percent, from 35 gigawatt-hours to 50 GWh, when the plant is fully operational.

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DOE announces $2.5B loan to Ultium Cells for three US battery cell manufacturing facilities

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

billion loan to Ultium Cells LLC to help finance the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. The announcement marks LPO’s first closed loan exclusively for a battery cell manufacturing project under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program.

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LG Chem To Build $3 Billion Battery Cathode Factory In Tennessee

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

LG Chem announced this week it will build a new $3 billion cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Inflation Reduction Act continues to drive new investment in America, just as it was intended to do. When complete, it will be the largest factory of its kind in the United States.

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GM & LG Energy Commit To Second Battery Factory In Tennessee

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 19, 2021

GM has already started reconfiguring its Tennessee factory to build electric cars. Now it has announced a new battery factory in partnership with LG Energy Solution next door.

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LG Chem breaks ground of its Tennessee plant, taking the lead as a top cathode supplier in the U.S.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

intending to establish a production hub for the global battery material market. The facility, located in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Tennessee, will locally produce cathode materials optimized for North American electric vehicles (EVs) and collaborate with key partners from development to the supply chain.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6 Materials Separation & Processing (Cathode Minerals).

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DOE awarding $73.9M to 10 battery recycling projects

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

million in funding for 10 projects to advance technologies and processes for electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and reuse. Advanced batteries are vital to the entire clean energy economy, but the US currently does not produce enough of the critical minerals and battery materials needed to power clean energy technologies.

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Smartville introduces 360 BESS using 2nd-life Li-ion EV packs; Nissan first customer

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

an EV battery-repurposing company, is unveiling the Smartville 360 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during the RE+ 2023 conference in Las Vegas. The Smartville 360 is expected to be installed and operational at Nissan’s Tennessee headquarters by the second quarter of 2024. Smartville Inc.,

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LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

Electrek

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for EVs in Tennessee – and it just inked a multi-billion dollar deal with GM.

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DOE LPO gives conditional $9.2B commitment to BlueOval SK for 3 battery plants for Ford EVs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2023

billion to BlueOval SK LLC (BOSK) for the construction of three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Ford Motor Company’s future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles. Together, the plants, one located in Tennessee and two in Kentucky, will enable more than 120 GWh of US battery production annually. Earlier post.)

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LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2023

LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. more… The post LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Tritium to build new fast charger plant in Tennessee; up to 30k units per year at peak capacity

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In an effort to increase sales, localize production and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States, Tritium DCFC Limited announced plans for expansion of its US footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. million high-power charging sessions across 41 countries that it has already provided.

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SK On, Westwater Resources to develop anode materials; boosting raw battery material supply chain in N America

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

SK On, a leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with US graphite company Westwater Resources (WWR) as part of efforts to strengthen its battery raw material supply chain in North America following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup. Ford is now commited to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the US. Limited (CATL), the world’s leading battery manufacturer.

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SK On takes 10% stake in Australia’s Lake Resources; battery-grade lithium supply deal

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2022

SK On, a global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a lithium supply deal with Australia’s Lake Resources ( earlier post ), a move that will further strengthen its key battery materials supply chain in response to robust business growth and geopolitical risks. million electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.).

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Ultium Cells Delivers First Completed Battery Cells to General Motors

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 3, 2024

The Ultium Cells plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee successfully shipped its first battery cells to its customer, General Motors. This milestone represents the culmination of two and a half years of work.

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AESC breaks ground on 30 GWh EV battery factory in South Carolina

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

AESC held a groundbreaking ceremony on its new battery plant in Florence County, South Carolina. The new 30 GWh battery plant builds on AESC’s existing battery manufacturing network that includes a plant in operation in Tennessee and another plant under construction in Kentucky. Earlier post.) With construction of the 1.5

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LG Chem signs $19 billion battery deal with GM

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

LG Chem is signing a nearly $19 billion deal with General Motors that will see the battery company supply the automaker with battery materials over the course of ten years. The materials will be produced at the company’s Tennessee factory starting in 2026. The deal is worth 24.7 trillion won, which equates to $18.6

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Ford Breaks Ground On Electric Vehicle Battery Training Center In Kentucky

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 27, 2023

Ford stated in September 2021 that it would establish Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky and Ford BlueOval City in Tennessee, two large sites dedicated to producing EVs and EV batteries.

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GM building new center for next-generation battery cell technology

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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Volkswagen To Build ID.4 With Smaller Battery In Tennessee

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 21, 2022

4 will include a version with a smaller 62 kWh battery that sells for less than the standard version. The US-built Volkswagen ID.4

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GM accelerates battery-plant plans, hydrogen fuel-cell projects

Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2021

General Motors on Wednesday announced plans for two additional United States battery factories and new hydrogen fuel-cell projects as part of a $35 billion investment in green technology through 2025.

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Nissan gets approval to expand Tennessee battery plant

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Nissan has received local government approval to add more than 26,000 square feet of floor space to the Smyrna, Tennessee, plant where it produces batteries used in the Leaf electric car.

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Volkswagen starts ID.4 production in Tennessee

Teslarati

JULY 26, 2022

4, at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The EV battery will be supplied by SK Innovation located in Georgia,” VW said. 4 production in Tennessee appeared first on TESLARATI. Volkswagen of America announced earlier today it has started production of its flagship electric vehicle in the United States, the ID.4,

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ORNL licenses liquid-to-solid battery electrolyte technology exclusively to Safire

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has exclusively licensed battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group. The collection of five patented technologies is designed for a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries that prevents explosions and fire from impact. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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LG Chem to Establish Largest Cathode Plant in US for EV Batteries

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

LG Chem has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state of Tennessee to establish a new cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville with an investment of more than USD 3 billion.

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Volkswagen Group to build first non-European battery gigafactory in Canada

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2023

The Volkswagen Group and its battery company PowerCo have selected St. It will equip the Group brand’s BEVs in the region with advanced battery cells, and is part of a larger plan that Volkswagen and PowerCo agreed upon with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government in August last year. More details on gigafactory St.

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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

billion to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. The facility will be located in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Early conceptual rendering of Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The new battery cell plant will create 1,300 new jobs.

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Panasonic Energy signs agreement for synthetic graphite supply in EV battery production

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Panasonic Energy parentheses with Novonix for a supply of sustainable graphite for electric vehicle (EV) battery production. The Japanese company signed a binding off-take agreement with Novonix, a battery materials and technology company based in Queensland, Australia.

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Wabtec and GM to develop advanced Ultium Battery and HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell solutions for rail industry

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2021

Wabtec Corporation and General Motors will collaborate to develop and commercialize GM’s Ultium battery technology and HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell systems for Wabtec locomotives. The rail industry is on the cusp of a sustainable transformation with the introduction of batteries and hydrogen to power locomotive fleets.

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Could Tennessee top Michigan in U.S. electric-car production (if not California)?

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Today, battery-electric cars are built in volume at only three locations across the entire United States. Tesla builds its three different electric models in Fremont, California; the new 2018 Nissan Leaf has just gone into production in Smyrna, Tennessee; and the Chevrolet Bolt EV is built at the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan.

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Volkswagen accelerates engineering and R&D capabilities within the North American region with new Chief Engineering Officer

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2023

Lie, who will be based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, brings extensive vehicle engineering experience that will help advance Volkswagen’s commitment to mobility innovation.

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LG Chem to invest $3.2B to build NCMA cathode plant in Tennessee; 120,000 tpa

Piedmont Lithium selects Tennessee for second lithium hydroxide project; 30,000 metric tons per year

Magna to invest $790M to build three facilities in Tennessee; supporting Ford BlueOval City

LG Chem plans $3B EV battery material plant in Tennessee

GE Appliances deploying fleet of electric trucks from Einride in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee

Report: GM planning second US battery plant with LG in Tennessee

This company wants to turn a Tennessee coal plant into a fusion reactor

LG Chem breaks ground $1.6B on Cathode Plant in Clarksville, Tennessee

Waffle House is getting NEVI DC fast chargers in Tennessee

DOE: EV battery manufacturing capacity in N America in 2030 projected to be nearly 20 times greater than in 2021

GM confirms $2.3 billion investment with LG in battery cell gigafactory in Tennessee

NOVONIX to receive $103 million in tax credits to support production of critical battery materials in Tennessee. – Charged EVs

Ultium Cells to expand EV battery cell output in Spring Hill, Tennessee

DOE announces $2.5B loan to Ultium Cells for three US battery cell manufacturing facilities

LG Chem To Build $3 Billion Battery Cathode Factory In Tennessee

GM & LG Energy Commit To Second Battery Factory In Tennessee

LG Chem breaks ground of its Tennessee plant, taking the lead as a top cathode supplier in the U.S.

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

DOE awarding $73.9M to 10 battery recycling projects

Smartville introduces 360 BESS using 2nd-life Li-ion EV packs; Nissan first customer

LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

DOE LPO gives conditional $9.2B commitment to BlueOval SK for 3 battery plants for Ford EVs

LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

Tritium to build new fast charger plant in Tennessee; up to 30k units per year at peak capacity

SK On, Westwater Resources to develop anode materials; boosting raw battery material supply chain in N America

Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

SK On takes 10% stake in Australia’s Lake Resources; battery-grade lithium supply deal

Ultium Cells Delivers First Completed Battery Cells to General Motors

AESC breaks ground on 30 GWh EV battery factory in South Carolina

LG Chem signs $19 billion battery deal with GM

Ford Breaks Ground On Electric Vehicle Battery Training Center In Kentucky

GM building new center for next-generation battery cell technology

Volkswagen To Build ID.4 With Smaller Battery In Tennessee

GM accelerates battery-plant plans, hydrogen fuel-cell projects

Nissan gets approval to expand Tennessee battery plant

Volkswagen starts ID.4 production in Tennessee

ORNL licenses liquid-to-solid battery electrolyte technology exclusively to Safire

LG Chem to Establish Largest Cathode Plant in US for EV Batteries

Volkswagen Group to build first non-European battery gigafactory in Canada

GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

Panasonic Energy signs agreement for synthetic graphite supply in EV battery production

Wabtec and GM to develop advanced Ultium Battery and HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell solutions for rail industry

Could Tennessee top Michigan in U.S. electric-car production (if not California)?

Volkswagen accelerates engineering and R&D capabilities within the North American region with new Chief Engineering Officer

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