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title: "LG Energy Solution starts production at new Lansing, Michigan battery plant after $2 billion investment"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296287648.md"
description: "LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new $2 billion battery plant in Lansing, Michigan. The facility targets an annual capacity of over 35 GWh, producing LFP cells for energy storage and NMC cells for Toyota EVs. Employment is expected to grow from nearly 900 to 1,700 workers. This expansion brings LG's total investment in Michigan to over $5 billion since 2010."
datetime: "2026-08-19T01:38:37.000Z"
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# LG Energy Solution starts production at new Lansing, Michigan battery plant after $2 billion investment

-   LG Corp.’s LG Energy Solution started production at a new 226-acre battery plant in Lansing, Michigan. \* More than $2 billion invested since 2022; annual capacity target above 35 GWh at full-scale output. \* Plant makes LFP cells for energy storage systems; also plans NMC cells for Toyota electric vehicles. \* Workforce stands near 900; employment expected to rise to 1,700 at full production. \* Expansion lifts Michigan footprint to two plants; total state investment exceeds $5 billion since 2010. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. LG Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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