美国最大电池工厂破土动工.S. 位于图森的磷酸铁锂电池超级工厂

图森，亚利桑那州(2023年10月26日) 美国电池厂 (沛富), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, 今天，位于图森市的200万平方英尺超级工厂破土动工, 亚利桑那州. 该网站预计将提供1000个工作岗位，每年可创造1亿美元的就业机会.20亿美元的资本投资和3.1 billion in economic impact to the state while accelerating the growth of the clean energy economy nationwide. The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by Sprung Instant Structures by 2025 with plans to utilize the region’s high-capacity border and transportation infrastructure to ship battery cells to nearby markets.

州长凯蒂·霍布斯, ABF CEO Jim Ge and ABF President John Kem joined dignitaries and partners in attendance in providing remarks focused on the region and state’s clean energy future.

“Today’s groundbreaking represents a significant milestone for 亚利桑那州’s battery industry,霍布斯州长说. “通过这种转型投资, 美国电池厂 advances 亚利桑那州’s clean energy industry and bolsters continued economic growth in Tucson and 皮马县. 我要感谢Jim Ge, John Kem and the entire team at 美国电池厂 for their commitment to 亚利桑那州 and all partners for their continued support to make this project possible.”

“We are honored to continue our company’s mission of global energy independence in 亚利桑那州, 新兴技术的首选目的地,约翰·肯说, 美国电池工厂总裁. “We are pleased to join this thriving region and call Tucson our home and look forward to enhancing 皮马县’s already growing economy by fostering innovation as well as attracting and retaining residents to Tucson.”

ABF在一个历史性的拐点进入市场, with the global market for lithium batteries expected to reach $105 billion by 2025 and the demand set to increase 10 times over the next decade. 该公司的电池由磷酸铁锂(LFP)化学制成, 寓意生产最安全, 持续时间最长的, 目前最可靠、最环保的电池. 这些细胞, ABF计划改变目前的单一能源模式, opening the window for using software and technology to store an unlimited inventory of clean energy from sources such as solar and wind for use while also taking pressure off existing power grids.

Project partners include 州长凯蒂·霍布斯, 亚利桑那州 Commerce Authority, 阳光走廊公司.图森市、皮马社区学院和图森电力公司.

定位d on 267 acres in 皮马县’s renowned Aerospace Research Campus – close to world-class companies 比如雷神公司 – ABF’s Tucson gigafactory will be the home of energy storage innovation, 为新技术的发展提供了机会. 通过快速模块化建设，该公司计划将总部设在R&到2025年建成D中心和初始工厂模块. 采用尖端施工技术, 该建筑将极大地限制现场的浪费, 密封，保证生产过程中对电芯的保护.

“美国电池厂’s manufacturing facility and headquarters demonstrates 亚利桑那州’s attractiveness as an epicenter for emerging technologies,桑德拉·沃森说, 亚利桑那州商务管理局的总裁兼首席执行官. “Today’s groundbreaking furthers 亚利桑那州’s leadership for advanced battery manufacturing while making a major economic impact in Tucson, 皮马县和亚利桑那州. 我们非常感谢美国电池工厂在亚利桑那州的投资, as well as all of our state and local partners for their support on this significant project.”

“美国电池厂 joins prominent regional and corporate headquarters in Southern 亚利桑那州, 比如雷神公司, 卡特彼勒和海克斯康矿业部门, 等,乔·斯内尔说, 总裁兼首席执行官, 阳光走廊公司. “Headquarters are like gold in economic development – 美国电池厂’s presence will have an immense ripple effect across our entire region. 随着这个cq9传奇电子论坛破土动工, Tucson is now in the national spotlight and will be a cutting-edge region ushering in new battery storage technology.”

“Cities like Tucson are leading on EV readiness and climate action,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “许多年以后, when we look back at the global race to develop the clean technologies of the future, 人们会去索诺兰沙漠. I want to thank ABF President John Kem and our economic development partners — the 亚利桑那州 Commerce Authority, 皮马县, 和太阳走廊——感谢他们与我们合作，创造了高收入, 未来的绿色工作.”

“We are seeing a major shift in the types of businesses being pursued by communities and policymakers across the country,阿德利塔说. Grijalva是皮马县监事会主席. “New and sustainable projects are coming for our residents thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. 皮马县 looks forward to partnering with 美国电池厂 in developing a more robust green economy.”

该公司最近扩大了其行政领导团队, 任命前少将约翰·肯为总统, 他的35年军旅生涯横跨欧洲地区, 北美分部和美国分部.S. 陆军工程兵团. 此外，获奖科学家Dr. Jun Liu has been brought on as ABF’s chief scientist while serving as the director for the Innovation Center for the Battery500 Consortium. 该公司还与Celgard等公司建立了战略合作伙伴关系, Anovion and FNA Group as well as raised significant development capital to make its vision a reality.

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马克·纽曼，撒切尔夫妇.，谨代表美国电池厂， (电子邮件保护)

艾丽莎·塔夫茨，亚利桑那州商务管理局， (电子邮件保护)

劳拉·肖，太阳走廊公司., (电子邮件保护)

关于美国电池工厂
美国电池厂公司., a磷酸铁锂(LFP)电池芯制造商, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories in the United States. The company is dedicated to making energy independence and clean energy a reality for the United States by creating a domestic battery supply chain. 同时创造国内制造业就业机会, ABF will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government climate change initiatives and "Made-in-USA'' national security requirements. 欲了解更多关于美国电池工厂的信息，请访问 americanbatteryfactory.com.

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