Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2023

The investment allows Ford to repurpose and transform existing buildings into a state-of-the-art facility that leverages Ford of Canada’s skilled and experienced workforce. The current 487-acre Oakville site includes three body shops, one paint building, one assembly building. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Canada 397

Canada Ford Manufacturer Kentucky 397

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

Tennessee 145

Tennessee GM Batteries Battery 145

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2011

ECOtality and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store unveiled the first Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger in Tennessee at the Lebanon Cracker Barrel location. The stations are able to charge a battery to 80% capacity in under 30 minutes.

Tennessee 170

Tennessee DC Installation District of Columbia 170

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.).

Supplies 293

Supplies Batteries Battery Argentina 293

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.,

Li-ion 278

Li-ion Las Vegas Nissan Tennessee 278

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.

Building 144

Building Tennessee Batteries Battery 144

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

This dedicated EV architecture and propulsion system is the foundation for GM’s all-electric future, giving the company the capability not only to build an entire retail and commercial portfolio, but also leverage the technology to expand its business to non-automotive applications. GMC HUMMER EV. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors).

Hummer 459

Hummer GMC GM General Motors 459

Teslarati

JULY 15, 2024

Ford’s BlueOval SK electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Tennessee is ready to start trial operations next month. The trial run will ensure that Ford’s TN EV battery plant can produce high-quality cells efficiently and consistently. The BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee is part of a $11.4

Tennessee 119

Tennessee Kentucky South Korea Batteries 119

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.

Building 143

Building Tennessee Batteries Battery 143

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.

Tennessee 138

Tennessee Michigan California Electric Cars 138

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. Ultium Cells will build the new plant on land leased from GM.

GM 243

GM Manufacturer Tennessee Energy 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2021

Phillips 66 has entered into an agreement to acquire a 16% stake in NOVONIX Limited, an Australia-based company that develops and supplies synthetic graphite materials for lithium-ion battery anodes. This strategic investment enables Phillips 66 to directly support the development of the US battery supply chain.

Supplies 186

Supplies Building Batteries Battery 186

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).

Supplies 243

Supplies America Alabama North America 243

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.

Tennessee 111

Tennessee GM Energy Batteries 111

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.

Tennessee 98

Tennessee Building United States Battery 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

General Motors and POSCO Chemical plan to form a joint venture through which the parties will construct a factory in North America to process critical battery materials for GM’s Ultium electric vehicle platform. POSCO Chemical is a global advanced materials company dedicated to batteries for future mobility.

GM 170

GM America Building North America 170

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.

Tennessee 150

Tennessee Lebanon United States Building 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

manufacturing plant to produce the all-electric Nissan LEAF and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Modification of the Smyrna manufacturing plant, which will begin later this year, includes a new battery plant and changes in the existing structure for electric-vehicle assembly. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Tenneco, Inc.

Nissan 225

Nissan San Diego Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2009

plans to begin production of electric vehicles, including their batteries, with an eye on tapping US government funding. Plans call for new electric-car assembly lines to be built at a plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, the location of Nissan North America Inc.’s The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. s headquarters.

Nissan 150

Nissan Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 150

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.

Canada 170

Canada North America South Carolina Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2023

Building on his leadership experience at General Motors and Nikola Corporation, Lie will oversee the development of future Volkswagen vehicles for the North American market, as well as research and development priorities across North America.

Engine 284

Engine North America General Motors Tennessee 284

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

Tennessee 113

Tennessee Building Batteries Battery 113

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Envision AESC, a leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, will invest $2 billion to build a new gigafactory in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green, Warren County. The new strategic partnership with Kentucky provides up to $116.8

Kentucky 186

Kentucky Building Tennessee France 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car. A prototype plug-in hybrid retrofit kit is applied to a research vehicle’s rear wheels.

Kits 338

Kits Plug-in Plug Motor 338

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Nissan said today it has opened a plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, to fabricate lithium-ion cells for electric-car batteries. Just two years after the first Nissan Leaf was sold in the U.S., The first cells built at the plant have completed the necessary aging process, and can now be charged for the first time.

Lithium Ion 165

Lithium Ion Nissan Electric Cars 2013 165

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That availability came in an announcement that the second-generation electric car officially went into production the same day at Nissan's sprawling assembly plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. It's one of three locations globally that will build.

Tennessee 113

Tennessee 2018 Nissan Electric Cars 113

InsideEVs

APRIL 14, 2021

The battery cells will be for the upcoming Cadillac Lyriq.

Tennessee 111

Tennessee Cadillac Batteries Battery 111

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

Ford is working with key suppliers—as well as with its own manufacturing facilities Rawsonville Components Plant and Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center—to find ways to increase capacity of electric vehicle parts, including battery cells, battery trays and electric drive systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

F-150 221

F-150 Ford North America Production 221

Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2019

With more automakers lining up to buy lots of batteries for electric cars, leading battery supplier LG Chem is planning to build a second battery factory in the U.S., The company is considering sites in Kentucky and Tennessee among other locations. LG Chem already operates.

Kentucky 141

Kentucky Tennessee Batteries Battery 141

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

Under the agreement, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-yet investment by an automaker to produce battery raw materials. Lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass will be used in GM’s proprietary Ultium battery cells.

America 259

America GM North America Tennessee 259

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.)

South Carolina 170

South Carolina Batteries Battery Kentucky 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The University of Texas is teaming with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee in a joint bid for the newly announced US Department of Energy (DOE) Batteries and Energy Storage Energy Innovation Hub. Earlier post.). This is a defining moment for Texas, and we have no intention of losing.”.“We

Energy Storage 199

Energy Storage Texas Universal Energy 199

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 24, 2023

The electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee begins production in 2025, and will be home to Ford’s second-generation electric […] The post Ford To Build Next Electric Truck – ‘Project T3’ – At BlueOval City appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Ford, the No. 2 EV brand in the U.S.

Ford 130

Ford Building Tennessee Electric 130

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.)

Ford 150

Ford Kentucky Tennessee Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2020

New Flyer of America announced that Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has awarded New Flyer a contract for twelve zero-emission, battery-electric thirty five-foot heavy-duty transit buses, with options to purchase up to 13 additional zero-emission buses in thirty-five or forty-foot lengths throughout the remaining term of the five-year agreement.

Tennessee 191

Tennessee Purchase America Electrical 191

Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

LG Chem today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Tennessee to build a $3 billion cathode factory for electric vehicles. The post LG Chem is going to build a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US appeared first on Electrek.

Building 103

Building Tennessee Batteries Battery 103

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2022

General Motors will invest more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites, significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Orion will be GM’s second assembly plant scheduled to build full-size electric pickups. New Ultium Cells battery cell plant at Lansing site.

Michigan 150

Michigan GM Manufacturer Sierra 150