GM,LG Energy plan an EV battery plant +

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https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2021/04/20/gm-and-lg-energy-plan-a-2-3-billion-electric-vehicle-battery-plant/

GM and LG Energy plan a $2.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant

April 20, 2021 ... The automaker’s future Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. Most will have 400V battery packs and up to 200 kW fast charging capability ... Ultium Cells will build the new plant on land leased from GM. Construction on the 2.8 million-square-foot facility will begin immediately, and the plant is slated to open in late 2023. Once in service, the plant will supply battery cells to a nearby GM assembly plant ...

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https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/04/19/al-roker-visits-metro-detroit-to-see-general-motors-plan-for-the-future-of-electric-vehicles/

Al Roker visits Metro Detroit to see General Motors’ plan for the future of electric vehicles

April 19, 2021 ... Roker spent time with GM President Mark Reuss, while maintaining social distancing protocols, each in their own all-electric Chevy Bolt ...

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Rivian buys 380 acres west of Normal-IL

https://www.pantagraph.com/business/local/watch-now-rivian-closes-deal-on-380-acres-west-of-normal/article_eb2eed81-a2ec-5d18-9d98-3ebda37e92f1.html

Watch now: Rivian closes deal on 380 acres west of Normal

Apr 23, 2021 ... NORMAL — Rivian has finalized the purchase of 380 acres of farmland west of its Normal factory, which the electric vehicle company hopes to use for future expansion, officials said Friday ... Rivian closed the deal for the farmland on Monday, Rivian ... is asking the town of Normal to annex and rezone the area for manufacturing purposes. Rivian bought the former Mitsubishi Motors North America plant in Normal four years ago for $16 million and has been ramping up for production to start in June. The firm has also been snapping up land surrounding the facility ... 

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