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GM and LG Energy to Upgrade Tennessee Plant for LMR Battery Cells, Aiming for Cheaper EV Production

GM and LG Energy to Upgrade Tennessee Plant for LMR Battery Cells, Aiming for Cheaper EV Production

GM and LG Energy to Upgrade Tennessee Plant for LMR Battery Cells, Aiming for Cheaper EV Production
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Nissan Shifts North American Strategy Towards Hybrid Powertrains and Increased U.S. Production by 2030

Nissan Shifts North American Strategy Towards Hybrid Powertrains and Increased U.S. Production by 2030

Nissan Shifts North American Strategy Towards Hybrid Powertrains and Increased U.S. Production by 2030
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Nissan Aims for Hybrids to Dominate North American Powertrain Lineup by 2030

Nissan Aims for Hybrids to Dominate North American Powertrain Lineup by 2030

Nissan Aims for Hybrids to Dominate North American Powertrain Lineup by 2030
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Second Advanced Reactor Construction Permit to TVA

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Second Advanced Reactor Construction Permit to TVA

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued the nation’s second advanced reactor construction permit to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its Clinch River Nuclear Site near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This permit allows the TVA to proceed with a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, marking a significant milestone in nuclear innovation. Leaders, including U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett, credited the Trump administration for expediting the permit process, emphasizing its understanding of national security implications. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee highlighted the state's leading role in nuclear energy, noting that Tennessee is home to 229 nuclear companies, generating over $10 billion and employing more than 40,000 people. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn also acknowledged the partnerships that led to this achievement, stating that the road to the country's nuclear renaissance runs through Oak Ridge. While the permit is a crucial step, no timeline for the start of construction has been provided.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Unveils New Translational Research Facility for Quantum Computing, Batteries, and AI

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Unveils New Translational Research Facility for Quantum Computing, Batteries, and AI

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has opened a new 100,000-square-foot Translational Research Capability (TRC) facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This facility is designed to accelerate the transition of scientific discoveries into practical technologies, focusing on energy storage, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The TRC brings together researchers from various disciplines under one roof, consolidating previously dispersed battery research and housing specialized laboratories. Among its features is a highly specialized battery manufacturing 'dry room' with extremely low moisture levels, crucial for developing advanced battery materials. The facility also hosts the Pathfinder quantum computing testbed, enabling closer collaboration among experts in computing, materials science, and engineering to advance quantum information science.
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Hyundai Motor America Invests $500 Million to Expand Alabama Plant for Hybrid and EV Powertrain Production

Hyundai Motor America Invests $500 Million to Expand Alabama Plant for Hybrid and EV Powertrain Production

Hyundai Motor America Invests $500 Million to Expand Alabama Plant for Hybrid and EV Powertrain Production
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Here's when GM CFO Paul Jacobson expects EV costs will go down and why

Here's when GM CFO Paul Jacobson expects EV costs will go down and why

At a recent investor conference, GM CFO Paul Jacobson outlined expectations for GM vehicle sales and near-term market strategy.
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General Motors Advances Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling, Powering Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Silverado EVs

General Motors Advances Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling, Powering Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Silverado EVs

General Motors Advances Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling, Powering Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Silverado EVs
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Smackover Lithium Exceeds Lithium Offtake Targets for South West Arkansas Project

Smackover Lithium Exceeds Lithium Offtake Targets for South West Arkansas Project

Smackover Lithium Exceeds Lithium Offtake Targets for South West Arkansas Project
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BYD Nears Commercialization of Solid-State EV Battery Technology, Plans 2027 Vehicle Launch

BYD Nears Commercialization of Solid-State EV Battery Technology, Plans 2027 Vehicle Launch

BYD Nears Commercialization of Solid-State EV Battery Technology, Plans 2027 Vehicle Launch
The Knoxville News-SentinelThe Knoxville News-Sentinel
Approval to build Oak Ridge nuclear reactor comes ahead of schedule for TVA

Approval to build Oak Ridge nuclear reactor comes ahead of schedule for TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority will soon have a landmark permit to build an advanced nuclear reactor along the Clinch River in Oak Ridge.
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The 10 states with the most EV chargers as electric car sales rise

The 10 states with the most EV chargers as electric car sales rise

As high gas prices prompted consumers to take a second look at EVs, the number of public chargers in various states increased in the spring of 2026.