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LG Energy Solution and Honda break ground for new JV EV battery plant in Ohio

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Honda and LG Energy Solution held the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new joint venture EV battery plant more than 2 million square feet in size, to be located in Fayette County, near Jeffersonville, Ohio—about 40 miles southwest of Columbus. Earlier post.) The two companies have committed to invest $3.5

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Honda and LG Energy Solution to invest initial $3.5B in JV 40 GWh EV battery plant in Ohio

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Honda and LG Energy Solution announced that their new joint venture (JV) battery plant will be located in Fayette County, Ohio, about 40 miles southwest of Columbus, where the two companies will commit to investing $3.5 billion and creating 2,200 jobs, pending final government approvals. Earlier post.).

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

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When we looked around our 30 square mile city, we found only one Level 2 charger, and that was basically hidden.” We used social media, passed out 1,000 handbills all over the area, and traveled to Columbus to the largest classic VW event in Ohio to invite the folks there to join us,” said Hankins. “We When I bought my VW ID.4,

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

When we looked around our 30 square mile city, we found only one Level 2 charger, and that was basically hidden.” We used social media, passed out 1,000 handbills all over the area, and traveled to Columbus to the largest classic VW event in Ohio to invite the folks there to join us,” said Hankins. “We When I bought my VW ID.4,

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy (DOE), are intended to accelerate the development of US manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles. General Motors Corporation. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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Enthusiasm electric!

Electric Auto Association

Additionally, it is hoped that corporate and donor support will strengthen and a legacy program instituted. 2022 EV Road Tripper Ambassador: Ben Rich, New Jersey EVA In 2022, Ben traveled 29,650 all-electric miles in his Tesla and on the Zero SR electric motorcycle that he rides into New York City.