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LG Energy Solution’s Battery Manufacturing Complex Project in Arizona Well Underway

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The construction of a major battery manufacturing complex in Arizona, announced by LG Energy Solution last year, is on track to be completed in two years with the first round of hiring expected to begin at the end of this year. The company provided progress updates on its USD 5.5

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LG Energy Solution’s Arizona Battery Manufacturing Complex to start hiring by the end of 2024

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LG Energy Solution (LGES) plans to start hiring workers for the Arizona battery manufacturing complex by the end of 2024. This transformative investment will have a lasting impact not only in Arizona but across the country and moves us one step closer toward our clean energy goals,” said Governor Katie Hobbs.

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DOE selects Arizona State University to lead new institute to drive industrial decarbonization through electrification of process heat

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Arizona State University to lead the seventh Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute. EPIXC partners represent a wide variety of industries and include researchers, equipment manufacturers, and technology implementers.

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Lucid’s Manufacturing Plant Expands as the Company Prepares for Gravity and Future Vehicles

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Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) to bolster its manufacturing capabilities ahead of production of the company’s new fully electric SUV, the Lucid Gravity, and to support future growth. Lucid Group is expanding U.S.

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Forest Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Resolution Copper mine in Arizona

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The US Forest Service has published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Rio Tinto’s and BHP’s Resolution Copper mine project in Arizona ( earlier post ). Resolution Copper Mining is a limited liability company owned 55% by Rio Tinto and 45% by BHP. Resolution Copper Project vicinity map. Source: DEIS.

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Lucid expands its Arizona plant to prepare for Gravity production

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Electric vehicle (EV) startup Lucid Motors is expanding its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, as it prepares to enter production of the Gravity SUV later this year. million square feet, according to a press release shared by the company last week. million square feet, according to a press release shared by the company last week.

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LG plans $5.5B Arizona battery plant as largest in America

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billion battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. The company claims the plant will be the largest battery-making investment in the U.S. The complex will consist of two manufacturing facilities—one for 2170-format cylindrical battery cells for EVs, and another for pouch-type.

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