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CBS News
01-08-2025
- CBS News
Man dies in workplace accident at Michigan LG Energy Solutions facility
A man died earlier this week in a workplace accident at the LG Energy Solutions facility in Holland, Michigan. On July 27, authorities responded to the facility on 48th Street, where they found Kim Jung Won, of Korea, partially stuck in a machine. Won was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from the city of Holland. Officials did not provide any other details about the accident. They said Won worked for LG PRI, a company working on the automation of the machinery at the Holland facility. Officials do not believe there is foul play. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident.
WIRED
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- WIRED
Could Kia's EV4 Be the Affordable Electric Car We've Been Waiting For?
The 2026 Kia EV4 could be an important vehicle in the ongoing global EV transition. To be sold in 140 markets globally, the EV4 is a carefully calibrated shot at bringing long-range electric power into the high-volume mainstream segment of compact sedans and hatchbacks at an affordable price. US and Asian markets will get an EV4 sedan (the model I spent the day with for this review), now built in Korea. Europeans' preference for five-doors means only an EV4 hatchback will be available in that region—built in Kia's plant in Žilina, Slovakia. Asked if the hatch would come to North America, Kia execs replied with a 'hard no.' The Kia EV4 is already on sale in South Korea; it will roll out to the rest of the world over the next nine months. At the time of writing, pricing for markets outside Korea still hasn't been announced, but if the prices in its home country are anything to go by, US buyers can expect a cost somewhere between $29,000 to $36,000, depending on spec. The likelihood is, it won't be quite that simple, but anything in the low-to-mid $30,000 range would make this a very interesting EV indeed. 400 Volts to Cut Cost Built on a new, 400-volt version of Hyundai Motor Group's shared E-GMP platform, the EV4 line debuts the brand's first dedicated EV sedan. With its sibling the slightly smaller EV3 hatchback, it uses a 400-volt battery architecture to lower cost, rather than the 800-volt system of the Kia EV6 hatchback utility and EV9 three-row SUV. LG Energy Solutions nickel-cobalt-manganese cells are shared among Kia's many EVs, but the EV4 uses a new and more cost-efficient battery design, traction motor, charging gear, and power electronics. Apparently, designing the 400-volt E-GMP largely for front-wheel-drive models eliminates the weight and range disadvantages of providing for a second motor in the rear. Kia also said it will choose cell chemistries specifically tailored to maximizing range within a smaller pack volume, at the cost of slower fast charging. While Kia declined to provide WIRED examples of specific cell chemistries, it has discussed its new "highly efficient, super-compact thin HVAC system" (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) fitted to the related EV3. The new heat-pump system is now the fourth generation; Kia says it expands front legroom by 6 mm against previous versions. However, the ultimate goal for the EV4 was 'acceptable range and charging time,' Kia execs said. The EV4 takes 30 minutes to fast-charge from 10 to 80 percent of capacity versus 18 minutes for the pricier 800-volt EV6. Those charging specs are measured under ideal circumstances: battery and ambient temperatures, a preconditioned battery, and more. Real-world charge times will of course likely be longer.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here are 3 projects East Valley residents should know
Two industrial projects and one townhome community are underway in the East Valley, all of which are expected to be completed in 2026. LG Energy Solutions is building a battery manufacturing facility in Queen Creek, with the goal of producing cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles. The company predicted the facility will bring thousands of jobs to the area. A 15-acre plot near Warner Road and Hardy Drive in Tempe will be home to a 144,885-square-foot industrial park. The spot was previously used for an office building, a commercial garage, outdoor storage and RV parking. A luxury townhome community in Scottsdale is being built a few hundred yards west of the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. The developer said the community is focused on sustainability with less costly energy bills. Here's what East Valley residents should know about the projects. A 144,885-square-foot industrial park is being built on a 15-acre plot near Warner Road and Hardy Drive in Tempe. It is being developed by Phoenix- based Creation and Boston-based CrossHarbor Capital Partners. The development will include 6 acres of yard space for storage or vehicles. One structure in the park will be built before a business has signed on to lease the space. Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2026. Construction is underway on an electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility near Ironwood and Pecos roads in Queen Creek. LG Energy Solutions is expected to hire 2,800 employees. The company commenced training its launch team members at a new workforce training center, which was established under Arizona's Future48 Workforce Accelerator program, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Pinal County, and Central Arizona College, it stated in a news release. The company said the project was halfway completed in April. The plant is expected to begin production in mid-2026. The southeast corner of 78th Street and San Miguel Avenue will be home to the Paloma, a 6-unit luxury and custom townhome community that focuses on sustainability. The homes are 3,000 square feet each, with two-car garages, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The backyards will have pools, hot tubs and cabanas. Developer Ed Gorman said it will be "the first net-zero energy ready luxury home community in Scottsdale." Monthly energy bills are expected to be 50% to 70% lower, he said. Construction is anticipated to finish in August 2026, and residents are expected to start moving in fall 2026. Like this story? Get more East Valley news straight into your email inbox by signing up for our free weekly East Valley Newsletter, which comes out on Wednesdays. Is there something under construction you'd like to tell us about or find out more about? Contact reporter Lauren De Young, who covers Tempe, Chandler, Maricopa County and transportation. Reach her at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 3 East Valley projects to know: Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's under construction along Ironwood Road near State Route 24 in Queen Creek?
Location: Ironwood Road and Pecos Road in Queen Creek Description: The future LG Energy Solutions plant is underway with construction along Ironwood Road south of the State Route 24 exit. The battery manufacturing facility is expected to produce cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles. The project was halfway completed, according to a news release from the company in April. 'Thanks to the support from the state and local partners, our Arizona facility is now preparing for a successful completion, stepping up our commitment to localizing operations and charging the future of electrification hand in hand with our partners and employees,' said Richard Ra, the president of LG Energy Solution Arizona in a written statement on April 9. The roof of the building was finished and the concrete on the factory building was 85% complete in December. Several other detached buildings at the site are also under construction. Phase one of the plants is a $3.8 billion investment from the company. LG Energy Solutions is expected to hire 2,800 employees. The company commenced training its launch team members at a new workforce training center, which was established under Arizona's Future48 Workforce Accelerator program, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Pinal County, and Central Arizona College, it stated in a news release. History of Site: The area has been part of the town's planning area since 2008 and was identified as an employment district. In 2019, the town annexed 4,100 acres of state trust land. LG Energy Solutions purchased 320 acres in 2022 with the option to buy an additional 320 acres at a later time. When will work be completed? The company aimed to start sample production in the middle of 2026 and commercial production by the end of the year, according to the company. In July 2024, LG Energy Solutions temporarily paused development of phase two of its Queen Creek plant while moving forward with the other phase. Source: Town of Queen Creek, LG Energy Solutions Like this story? Get more East Valley news straight into your email inbox by signing up for our free weekly East Valley Newsletter, which comes out on Wednesdays. Is there something under construction you'd like to tell us about or find out more about? Contact the reporter. Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek and can be reached at or 480-271-0646. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @maritzacdom. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: The LG Energy Solutions plant is going up in Queen Creek
Korea Herald
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
SK On seeks to enter US energy storage market with American-made batteries
Korean battery-maker SK On plans to tap into the American energy storage market this year with batteries produced at its US plant, the company's CEO said Friday, in a move to shore up its struggling business. 'We aim to secure orders for energy storage systems within this year, focusing on the US market,' said SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee at the general meeting of shareholders of its parent company, SK Innovation. 'To make the best use of our plant (in the US), we will harness a portion of the lines at the facility there,' he added, implying that some of the electric vehicle battery lines in the US would be repurposed for energy storage system battery production. SK On currently operates two plants, with four more under construction in joint ventures with automakers in the US. Together, these facilities have a combined capacity of over 180 gigawatt-hours annually, dedicated to EV batteries. 'Recently, the ESS market has been utilizing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) material. So, we will enter the US market with LFP batteries in pouch form, which we have expertise in producing,' CEO Lee added. Previously focused on EV batteries, Korean battery-makers are now expanding their business toward energy storage solutions to combat declining sales amid sluggish global EV demand. SK On recorded losses for 11 consecutive quarters until the third quarter of 2024, when it swung into the black. As SK On is entering the ESS market later than Korean rivals LG Energy Solutions and Samsung SDI, the company has not yet secured any orders for its ESS products. However, Lee said that the company has been receiving inquiries from within the US regarding its ESS business, driven by increasing environmental concerns. Regarding its core business of EV batteries, Lee said SK On has finished preparations to produce more affordable midnickel batteries — nickel-cobalt-manganese batteries with a nickel proportion between 40-60 percent — as well as all battery form factors, expanding from its premium pouch batteries. However, he added, the company will begin production of other form factors only when demand has been assured, due to the requirement of additional facility investment. Along with Lee, SK Innovation CEO Park Sang-kyu and SK E&S CEO Choo Hyeong-wook also participated in the meeting held in Seoul. The meeting addressed items on the agenda including the approval of the 2024 financial statements and a total wage cap of 10 billion won ($6.8 million) for its directors.
