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Unifrax to build large-scale silicon fiber anode manufacturing line

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Unifrax, a global manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, plans to build its first large-scale SiFAB (silicon fiber anode material) manufacturing line at its north central Indiana facility. The Indiana plant will be the first to begin building SiFAB long-term manufacturing capacity.

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EnerDel Plans to Invest $237M in New Indiana Lithium-Ion Battery Plant

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Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both automotive and stationary smart grid applications. The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5

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Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

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The Battery Innovation Center (BIC), launched by Energy Systems Network, opened today at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane in Indiana.

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GM shows commitment to EVs with $3.5B plant in IN

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billion battery plant in Indiana, near New Carlisle. The funds would help pay for three lithium-ion battery manufacturing plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. Instead of partnering with LG, General Motors has decided to collaborate with Samsung SDI for its battery manufacturing facility in Indiana.

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THINK launches EV production in Indiana

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THINK has started production of the THINK City electric vehicle at its plant in Elkhart, Indiana. Workers in the US are completing production of the cars, including installing electric drive trains with advanced Lithium-ion batteries from manufacturer Ener1, Inc. This is another major milestone for us. in Indianapolis.

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. To avoid the fate of Britishvolt, the planned West Midlands gigafactory in the UK still needs to find an investor.

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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?

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billion investment in Indiana. Toyota has invested $8 billion in Indiana so far. The Indiana plant employs over 7,500 workers who assemble the Toyota Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Lexus TX. Toyota said the new investment will also add a battery pack assembly line for lithium-ion batteries. The new $1.4