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Report: Toyota might start EV production in Kentucky in 2025

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Toyota could start building electric cars in Kentucky as soon as 2025 by updating an existing factory, Nikkei reported Tuesday.

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Kentucky-Argonne Partnership to Help Build US Advanced Battery Industry

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky (UK) and University of Louisville (U of L) are partnering with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing R&D Center to help develop and deploy a domestic supply of advanced battery technologies for vehicle applications.

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Ford considers growing EV supply chain in Kentucky

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Ford is considering growing its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Kentucky. The components would primarily be used for EVs,” according to the minutes of a Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority board meeting. Ford’s $400 million investment is eligible for tax credits under the Kentucky Investment incentives.

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Report: Toyota To Build Subaru Three-Row EV in Kentucky

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Toyota will build the vehicle in its Kentucky factory, where its own electric three-row will be produced. Its Kentucky facility is getting a multi-million-dollar retooling to support EV production and will eventually source batteries from another Toyota plant in North Carolina. Neither automaker’s current EVs are eligible for U.S.

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EV Tax Credit Changes: Ford Mustang Mach-E Unlikely to Qualify in 2024

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Earlier this year, the rules around EV tax credits seemed to be changing every other week. While things have calmed down since then, we’re about to see more action on the topic, as the Treasury recently released new guidance on battery materials sourcing that will upend credits for some EVs.

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Urbix and SK On in joint development agreement for high-performance anode materials

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BlueOval SK, a joint venture between SKO and US automaker Ford Motor Company, is building three battery manufacturing plants—one in Tennessee and two others in Kentucky. The three plants are expected to commence operation from 2025.

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SK Innovation Global Forum set for July 13 in the United States

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4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024 SK Innovation’s biggest investments in recent years have been in the United States with legacy automakers including Ford. BlueOval SK is currently hiring for factories in Kentucky and Tennessee. Volkswagen ID.4