EV battery plant Archives

Ascend Elements invites potential workers to Hopkinsville job fair

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 2, 2024

The job fair will be April 10 at Hopkinsville Community College's Emerging Technologies Center.

House budget slams the brakes on future electric vehicle purchases by some state agencies

by Liam Niemeyer
February 14, 2024

As auto makers invest billions in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in Kentucky, an EV advocate called the proposal "really puzzling."

Kentucky to receive additional federal funding to expand electric vehicle charging network

by Tom Latek
December 18, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged local governments and other eligible entities to start preparing now for a new application period, expected to open in the spring.

Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers

by Casey Quinlan
November 6, 2023

All three major automakers have established or are building electric vehicle manufacturing plants and battery plants in Southern states, with many of the facilities being placed in rural, Black communities.

Hopkinsville among 16 newly announced EV charging station sites

by Julia Hunter
October 9, 2023

Nearly $11 million in state funds will go toward the construction of 16 public charging stations — including one in Hopkinsville.

Ascend Elements and South Korean partners to build battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 26, 2023

The facility will supply material to the $1 billion Ascend Elements Apex I plant currently under construction at Commerce Park II.

EV sales growth points to oil demand peaking by 2030 − so why is the oil industry doubling down on production?

by Robert Brecha
September 20, 2023

As world’s largest EV battery manufacturing site takes shape, historic Glendale hopes to retain small town identity

by Lisa Autry
August 17, 2023

The largest EV battery plant in the world could help change the future of how we drive. But the future is what historic downtown Glendale prides itself on avoiding.

EV manufacturer expands presence in Berea, adds jobs

by Shepherd Snyder
July 11, 2023

The investment comes among a boom in EV battery manufacturing across the state.

New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major producers

by John McGary
July 5, 2023

Last week, Kentucky reportedly became the first state to require new EV charging stations to include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Microvast confirms it won’t develop plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 4, 2023

The company had planned to invest $504 million in a plant at Commerce Park II that would employ more than 500 workers.

Statehouses debate who should build EV charging networks

by Robert Zullo
June 15, 2023

Electric vehicles sales are expected to surge over the next 10 years and legislators around the country are debating who should build the electric charging stations that will be needed — electric utilities or private businesses?