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2 stories tagged domestic-supply on EV Digest.

New North Carolina Gigafactory Poised to Bolster U.S. Lithium-Ion Battery Supply for EVs

A significant domestic boost for EV manufacturing is underway with the planned construction of a 3 GWh lithium-ion battery factory in North Carolina. This facility, backed by a substantial $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to solidify American production capabilities for essential EV components. The initiative is set to support the growing electric vehicle market, including electric trucks, by ensuring a robust, U.S.-made battery supply.

August 20, 2026CleanTechnicaU.S. Department of Energy

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UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Secures $160M NSF Award for Domestic EV Battery Material Production

The Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, spearheaded by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), has been awarded up to $160 million by the US National Science Foundation. This significant funding aims to establish a regional ecosystem in the U.S. for producing essential metals and advanced materials crucial for electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, and other high-tech applications. The initiative seeks to reduce the nation's reliance on imported critical minerals for EV manufacturing.

July 22, 2026Charged EVsNational Science Foundation