Lego breaks ground on first US manufacturing facility

The carbon-neutral facility in Virginia will include a solar plant as the toy manufacturer strives to cut emissions.

By Sara Samora • April 20, 2023

Maine sues manufacturers for ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

The state is one of many suing companies that make products containing PFAS.

By Sara Samora • April 19, 2023

EPA proposes new rules to cut chemical plants’ toxic emissions

The agency is zeroing in on sites that it says emit high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

By Sara Samora • April 17, 2023

Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

The company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains as it aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

By Kate Magill • April 17, 2023

Automation everywhere is key to manufacturing scalability

Automating manufacturing processes is a crucial goal of many digital transformation projects. 

April 17, 2023

Toyota teams with Alabama utility on $49M solar project

The project will advance the automaker's plans to transition to carbon-neutral operations by 2035.

By Sara Samora • April 14, 2023

By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

4 essential lessons for manufacturers to achieve net zero decarbonization

Access the expertise needed to reach your Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, as featured in ENGIE Impact’s Manufacturing Decarbonization Guidebook.

By Jason Bell, Director, Sustainability Solutions, ENGIE Impact • April 3, 2023

Cirba Solutions plans South Carolina processing facility

The $300 million recycling and processing facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

By Megan Ruggles • March 30, 2023

Freyr eyes coalition with Caterpillar, Siemens and others to scale green battery production

The potential coalition led by the Norway-based company is focused on decarbonizing the battery supply chain.

By Patrick Cooley • March 30, 2023

LG Energy Solution to invest $5.5B in Arizona battery complex

This is the company’s second investment in the state as it looks to capitalize on the U.S.’s burgeoning EV market.

By Sara Samora • March 27, 2023

To spur Biden’s ‘EV revolution,’ carmakers await IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act

The law’s EV ecosystem rules need clarity for charger builders, global supply chain providers and customers, analysts said.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2023

Facility fires prompt renewed look at battery recycling efforts

The U.S. and Canada experienced a reported record number of waste and recycling facility fires last year, as safety concerns around lithium-ion batteries grow.

By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2023

Albemarle to invest $1.3B in South Carolina lithium processing facility

The location will bring the company closer to its customers as the supply chain is built out in North America, said CEO Kent Masters.

By Sara Samora • March 23, 2023

Energy Department to fund projects that lower cost of wind energy production

The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.

By Megan Ruggles • March 17, 2023

Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.

By Sara Samora • March 17, 2023

ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase

The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.

By Sara Samora • March 15, 2023

Arizona county approves first solar-powered cobalt facility in US

The facility in Yuma County will provide battery-grade cobalt sulfate for EVs and also serve as a clean energy source locally.

By Megan Ruggles • March 10, 2023

Energy Department offers $6B to decarbonize industrial manufacturing

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 9, 2023

Constellation Energy starts nuclear-powered hydrogen production at Nine Mile Point

The nuclear-powered hydrogen demonstration is the last to launch of three projects announced by the DOE in November.

By Diana DiGangi • March 8, 2023

Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore wind turbine parts facility

The proposed plant is part of the company’s plan to scale its East Coast supply chain. The company is one of six manufacturers to submit bids to New York state for such projects.

By Megan Ruggles • March 6, 2023

Honda signs deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials

The deal comes as both EV and battery makers look to secure critical materials as they become increasingly scarce.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

CHIPS Act funding to open as US plans semiconductor manufacturing clusters

Approximately $39 billion will be made available to chipmakers willing to build sites in the U.S., with more money set to come.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 24, 2023

Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 23, 2023

Battery recycler taps former Redwood Materials executive to lead footprint expansion

Troy Thennis joins Cirba Solutions as it seeks to add more processing facilities to meet rising demand for raw battery materials. 

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 23, 2023