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Alkegen begins commercial production of silicon anode material SiFAB in Indiana

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The company’s new SiFAB production line is an extension of its established large-scale manufacturing facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. SiFAB is a drop-in solution for existing electrode formulations and mixing equipment; it can be mixed into anode slurry with existing battery manufacturing processes.

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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. SiFAB can be mixed into anode slurry with existing battery manufacturing processes. Source: Unifrax.

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GM, Samsung SDI to build $3B battery plant in Indiana

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced plans to bring a more than $3 billion EV battery cell plant to St. Joseph County, creating 1,700 manufacturing jobs. The new facility will house production lines to build nickel-rich prismatic and cylindrical cells and is expected to help increase the accessibility and affordability of EVs.

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Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

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In addition to recent investments in Fridley, Cummins is investing more than $1 billion across its US engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New York. Building electrolyzers in Fridley is helping to bring the supply chain for zero-emissions vehicles to the United States.

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FCA to invest $400M to convert idled Indiana transmission plant to build GMET4 engines

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to build the GMET4 engine—the Company’s 2.0-liter With this investment, 1,000 Indiana jobs will be retained with nearly 200 new. Stewart acknowledged the support of the State of Indiana, the City of Kokomo and the UAW for working with the Company to finalize its investment plans. Production is expected to begin in Q2 2021.

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GM investing $632M in Fort Wayne Assembly for future ICE truck production

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The announcement brings GM’s US manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31.6 This investment bolsters GM’s US manufacturing operations, which include more than 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion and component plants and parts distribution centers nationwide. billion since 2013.

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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. GM is currently preparing for landscaping, the creation of retention ponds, and the installation of essential utilities for the main building at the site. The South Korean company was supposed to help GM build its fourth Ultium battery plant. Extensive construction on the $3.5B

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