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Electra to Invest $850 Million in Ohio Factory for EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Electra.aero's new $850 million manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ohio, is set to produce its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft. This plant aims to eventually build up to 800 of the nine-passenger, ultra-short takeoff and landing planes annually, creating nearly 2,000 jobs in the process. While the EL9 has yet to complete its maiden flight, this investment signals a major commitment to the future of electric aviation in the U.S.

July 21, 2026ElectrekElectra.aero

Battery

Graphite One Selects Engineering Firm for Ohio Anode Production Facility

Graphite One has partnered with an engineering firm to advance its Conneaut, Ohio, battery anode production facility. This collaboration aims to establish 25,000 tonnes of domestic synthetic graphite capacity annually by late 2028, bolstering the crucial supply chain for EV batteries. This represents a significant step towards securing critical materials for electric vehicle manufacturing within North America.

July 13, 2026Charged EVsGraphite One

Regulation

Ohio Considers Extreme Bill to Ban EV Sales by 2035

Ohio lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that would prohibit the sale of new electric vehicles in the state starting in model year 2036. This proposed legislation, citing concerns about grid stability and Chinese influence, aims to halt the transition to EVs within Ohio's borders.

June 22, 2026New York Times - BusinessOhio State Legislature

Battery

Graphite One Unveils Plans for US Graphite Mine and Processing Facility

Graphite One, a Canadian company, is set to establish a new domestic supply chain for graphite, a critical EV battery material. Their strategy includes an Alaskan mine and an Ohio-based processing plant, aiming to bolstering the US electric vehicle battery ecosystem.

June 19, 2026CleanTechnicaGraphite One