How a Chinese Battery Maker’s $2 Billion U.S. EV Factory Bet Faltered
In a surprising turn of events, Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC), a Chinese-owned battery manufacturer, has halted work on a $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, leaving behind a massive metal shell and unfulfilled promises of 2,000 jobs. The project, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2022, reflects…