3 stories tagged north-carolina on EV Digest.
Japanese chemical giant Asahi Kasei has launched a new wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line at its Celgard manufacturing plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. This expansion establishes local North American production capability for a critical EV battery component, building on the facility's existing dry-process separator output since 1986.
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.
Many prospective EV buyers, especially those in rural areas or older demographics, worry about the practicality of electric vehicles. However, a couple in their 70s living in rural North Carolina found their transition to a Hyundai Ioniq 5 to be remarkably smooth. Their experience highlights how modern EV capabilities and charging infrastructure can dispel common anxieties about range and convenience.
