LG Energy Solution to invest $5.5B in Arizona battery complex

This is the company’s second investment in the state as it looks to capitalize on the U.S.’s burgeoning EV market.

By Sara Samora • March 27, 2023

Foxconn to produce EV batteries in Ohio and Wisconsin

The Taiwan-based manufacturer is focusing more on its U.S. footprint as it looks to diversify outside of China.

By Kate Magill • March 27, 2023

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Vietnam-based tire manufacturer to build first US facility in South Carolina

Tin Thanh Group intends to establish relationships with distributors and large-scale trucking operators in the country.

By Sara Samora • March 24, 2023

Cheese manufacturer expands in Tennessee with $9M investment

MDS Foods Inc. will add roughly 10,000 square feet for new cheese production lines.

By Megan Ruggles • March 23, 2023

Albemarle to invest $1.3B in South Carolina lithium processing facility

The location will bring the company closer to its customers as the supply chain is built out in North America, said CEO Kent Masters.

By Sara Samora • March 23, 2023

Battery component maker Entek to invest $1.5B in Indiana facility

The site will produce enough battery separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs a year by 2027. 

By Kate Magill • March 22, 2023

Swiss robotics company expands Michigan production site

ABB is scaling its manufacturing capacity as demand grows in sectors like EVs, healthcare, packaging and logistics.

By Sara Samora • March 22, 2023

Volkswagen’s first Canada battery factory to open in 2027

The site will join the automaker’s other plants in Salzgitter, Germany, and Valencia, Spain, in supporting growing EV battery demand.

By Kate Magill • March 22, 2023

Wind tower manufacturer picks New Mexico for expansion

Arcosa is adding production in the Southwest to meet demand for wind projects in the region.

By Megan Ruggles • March 21, 2023

Auto parts supplier to invest $147M in Tennessee facility expansion

The expansion comes on the heels of several other auto industry investments in the state.

By Sara Samora • March 20, 2023

Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.

By Sara Samora • March 17, 2023

ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase

The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.

By Sara Samora • March 15, 2023

Australia-based EV battery materials firm looks to build US factory

Sicona Battery Technologies tapped Bechtel to assess the needs of an anode battery component plant.

By Sara Samora • March 15, 2023

Archer Aviation, Stellantis begin construction of air taxi manufacturing plant

The facility could produce up to 2,300 electric aircraft annually. 

By Sara Samora • March 14, 2023

PackGene breaks ground on new biomanufacturing facility in Texas

The contract biomanufacturer will expand in Houston, which is quickly emerging as a hub for life sciences.

By Megan Ruggles • March 14, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia EV campus attracts another supplier

Auto parts manufacturer PHA will spend $67 million on a new factory in Georgia to supply the Metaplant with door modules, tailgates and hood latches.

By Megan Ruggles • March 13, 2023

Siemens Mobility to build $220M rail factory in North Carolina

The tech-enhanced facility will be its ninth location nationwide.

By Kate Magill • March 13, 2023

Arizona county approves first solar-powered cobalt facility in US

The facility in Yuma County will provide battery-grade cobalt sulfate for EVs and also serve as a clean energy source locally.

By Megan Ruggles • March 10, 2023

Additive manufacturer to produce Navy submarine parts

Sintavia will build nuclear propulsion systems at a new facility in Hollywood, Florida.

By Sara Samora • March 9, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

Scout Motors to build $2B EV plant

The Volkswagen-backed automaker will build electric trucks and rugged SUVs at the facility near Columbia, South Carolina.

By Megan Ruggles • March 6, 2023

General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 3, 2023

Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

The company is expanding production worldwide as it aims to produce 20 million EVs a year.

By Sara Samora • March 2, 2023

Transportation Secretary praises industry gains at Panasonic battery site visit

Buttigieg credited recent federal funding laws for making big manufacturing wins possible during his speech.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 28, 2023

EMP Shield plans $1.9B chip plant in Kansas

The 300-acre campus in Burlington will produce thousands of semiconductors per week, according to Gov. Laura Kelly.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 27, 2023