GM, LG retool Tennessee battery plant for energy storage batteries, recall laid-off workers

GM and LG Energy Solution are converting an EV battery plant in Tennessee to produce batteries for energy storage systems, redirecting capacity from vehicle applications to stationary storage. The shift diversifies end markets and could improve plant utilization and exposure to growing grid and residential storage demand, though no capacity, timeline or financial impact was disclosed.

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GM and LG Energy Solution are converting an EV battery plant in Tennessee to produce batteries for energy storage systems, redirecting capacity from vehicle applications to stationary storage. The shift diversifies end markets and could improve plant utilization and exposure to growing grid and residential storage demand, though no capacity, timeline or financial impact was disclosed.