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Charging

North Carolina Secures Four New NEVI-Funded DC Fast Charging Hubs

PowerUp America will establish four new DC fast-charging stations across North Carolina, leveraging funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. These strategically located sites in Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro, and Whiteville aim to bolster EV infrastructure along key transportation corridors. The project, supported by Kempower's charging technology, marks a significant step in expanding public fast-charging options in the state.

September 22, 2026·Charged EVs·PowerUp America
Battery

Asahi Kasei Expands US Battery Separator Production with New North Carolina Facility

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.

September 3, 2026·Charged EVs·Asahi Kasei
Battery

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, 2026·CleanTechnica·U.S. Department of Energy
Ownership

Rural North Carolina Seniors Find EV Ownership Surprisingly Easy

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.

August 1, 2026·InsideEVs·Hyundai
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