EV battery plant Archives

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?

Microvast EV battery plant in Hopkinsville in doubt after federal agency halts $200M grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2023

The Department of Energy canceled negotiations for the grant after members of Congress alleged the company had improper ties with China.

Problems with charging stations threaten adoption of EVs

by The Rural Blog
May 30, 2023

Many Americans may not be willing to take the leap of faith to electric vehicles if they don't trust that public chargers will work.

Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap – but automakers can meet EPA’s tough new standards

by Alan Jenn
April 14, 2023

Can automakers pull off boosting electric vehicle market share to 67% in the next decade? Here's why one expert who studies EV industry and policy thinks they can.

Two new industries will build plants in Hopkinsville and employ more than 700 workers

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 30, 2023

Microvast Advanced Membrane Inc. will produce materials for the EV battery industry, while Toyota Boshoku America will have an auto sector plant.

DeeAnna Sova leaving public library; interim director appointed

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2023

Sova has taken a job as equity program manager with Ascend Elements.

Hopkinsville City Council votes to limit public speaking time at meetings, enacts numerous board appointments

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 3, 2023

Tuesday's meeting was the first session for the newly installed council and Mayor James R. Knight Jr.

Year in Review: Hopkinsville’s most notable news stories from 2022

by Julia Hunter
January 1, 2023

From a New Year's Day tornado to the biggest economic investment in Western Kentucky history, take a look back at some of the most notable local stories of 2022.