Chinese power battery company Gotion will reportedly pursue its planned investment of $2.36 billion to erect a new electric vehicle battery component plant in the 270-acre site in Green Charter Township in Michigan.
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Gotion aims to leverage the new facility to produce electric vehicles’ battery components, ultimately enabling the company to meet the surging demand in the industry.
As we all know, the wide adoption of EVs significantly boosted the demand for innovative batteries. Naturally, the industry now needs more supplies of battery components necessary to build the battery packs.
Therefore, the company expects the project to aid it in achieving its goal of becoming a major player in the EV battery space. In addition, it will undoubtedly allow the company to expand its partnerships with other companies regarding the supply of cutting-edge battery materials.
Gotion apparently picked the site in Green Charter Township due to its strategic closeness to major transportation highways and other relevant resources. In essence, the company expects it to support efficient and effective operations in the area.
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Gotion’s planned $2.36 billion plant reflects its dedication to advancing in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry. It will undoubtedly boost the technology’s wider uptake across the world, especially once the company starts licensing its batteries to more automakers.