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LG Energy Solution Starts Michigan Plant, Targets 35GWh

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LG Energy Solution began production at its Lansing, Michigan plant.
The plant aims for over 35 GWh annual capacity, making LFP cells for storage projects with DTE Energy and NMC cells for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky’s 2027 Highlander EV.
It has received more than US$2 billion, raising total Michigan investment to over US$5 billion and supporting about 900 jobs that will grow to 1,700.

History

Historical Context

Tesla introduced the term “gigafactory” in 2013 and opened its first, Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada, in 2016, partnering with Panasonic to produce battery cells on-site and aiming for up to 35 GWh of annual capacity. The model has spurred other firms to launch large U.S. battery plants, accelerating the EV supply chain.

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Story summary

LG Energy Solution began production at its Lansing, Michigan plant.
The plant aims for over 35 GWh annual capacity, making LFP cells for storage projects with DTE Energy and NMC cells for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky’s 2027 Highlander EV.
It has received more than US$2 billion, raising total Michigan investment to over US$5 billion and supporting about 900 jobs that will grow to 1,700.

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