EV battery plant

Stories about the development of electric vehicle battery plants in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and beyond.

Electric vehicle battery plant planned at Bowling Green

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 13, 2022

Envision AESC, a Japanese company, will employ 2,000 workers at the Bowling Green plant.

Beshear unveils new energy strategy without mentioning climate change

by Ryland Barton
October 21, 2021

The plan, dubbed “E3” for energy, environment and economic development, used words that nod to the impacts of climate change, but never actually mentions the elephant in the room, or any serious plans to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Martinrea plans expansion, will create 33 new jobs

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2021

The company will receive up to $750,000 in tax incentives if it meets the employment targets from the state.