Ascend Elements

Local news about the development of the Ascend Elements plant in Christian County, Kentucky.

Ascend Elements approved for $480M federal grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 19, 2022

The lithium battery plant planned in Hopkinsville's Commerce Park II is receiving the grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Beshear announces $310M development in Hopkinsville to create 250 jobs

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 1, 2022

Ascend Elements Inc., a privately held Massachusetts company, uses recycled lithium-ion batteries to manufacture materials for electric vehicle batteries.