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The state’s robust automotive supplier network, is just one reason leading automobile companies locate here.
Natron Energy Announces $1.4 Billion Investment at Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Megasite
Natron Energy, Inc., the only commercial manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S., has announced it will invest $1.4 billion to establish a sodium-ion battery giga-factory at the Kingsboro CSX Select Megasite in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, creating more than 1,000 jobs. The new facility will add to the company’s Michigan-based production capabilities. Natron will receive close to $30 million from the North Carolina Megasite Readiness Program for onsite preparation of the Kingsboro Megasite.
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IONNA, LLC, to Invest $10M in Global Headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, Creating 203 Jobs
IONNA, LLC, an electric vehicle charging station developer, announced today it will invest $10 million to establish its global headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, creating 203 jobs in Durham County.
Learn MoreThe birthplace of stock-car racing and the nexus of all things NASCAR, North Carolina is home to more than 250 automotive manufacturing establishments.
25%
growth in the automotive sector since 2013
17,500
new jobs in EV announced since 2021
2.7%
unionization rate, 2nd lowest in the country
1,500
auto-engineering degrees conferred annually
Growing at an Electric Pace
Since 2021, 15 electric vehicle and battery component manufacturers like VinFast and Toyota have announced plans to grow in North Carolina, investing nearly $20B. They join a distinct field of over 250 automotive and transportation manufacturers.
EV from A to Z
Lithium mining production, carbide semiconductor manufacturing, vehicle parts manufacturing, battery recycling… You’ll find more than 250 automotive and EV companies at every step of the supply chain in North Carolina.
Leading Electric Grid Research
Our state sits at the forefront of modernizing electrical infrastructure. Industry leaders like Hitachi Energy, GE, Siemens, ABB, and Schneider Electric are pioneering new grid technologies in every aspect of the field.
Training to Take Charge
UNC Charlotte has a center dedicated to EVs and autonomous car research, while North Carolina A&T, in partnership with local technical colleges, is leading a $24 million grant to train working adults for careers in clean energy.
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Toyota Announces $8B Expansion at its North Carolina-Based EV Battery Plant
Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American electric vehicle battery manufacturing...
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HEYCO-Werk USA to Invest $12 million for New Production Facility in Gaston County
HEYCO-Werk USA Inc., a plastics injection molder for the automotive industry, will create 34 new jobs...
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Lithium-Ion Battery Pouch Manufacturer Selects Davidson County for its First U.S. Operation
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), a lithium-ion battery pouch manufacturer, will create 352 new jobs...
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