EV battery plant Archives

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.

Knight takes oath, pledges to make city ‘safer, cleaner’ as Hopkinsville’s mayor

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 29, 2022

Knight, a Republican, will serve with Hopkinsville's first ever all-Republican city council.

Largest economic development project in Kentucky history is in full swing

by Lisa Autry
December 6, 2022

On Monday, state and local leaders celebrated construction progress in Glendale, Kentucky, where a pair of electric vehicle manufacturing plants are under construction.

As demand for lithium batteries accelerates, so does the race to extract the mineral

by The Rural Blog
November 29, 2022

Electric vehicles use lithium in their massive batteries and as the U.S. works toward EV acceptance, demand will continue to soar.

LG Chem to build $3.2B EV battery plant in Clarksville

by Julia Hunter
November 25, 2022

As demand for electric vehicles soars, another EV battery manufacturing plant is coming to the region.

City officials pleased with interest rate on bonds for $3.6M incentive to Ascend Elements

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 17, 2022

A lower-than-anticipated interest rate means the city will save an estimated $280,000 over 20 years.