Short News Summary
A joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI called StarPlus Energy LLC has secured up to a $7.54 billion loan commitment from the U.S. government. This loan aims to fund the construction of two large electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana. The plants are expected to create 2,800 jobs directly and additional jobs in nearby support industries. This initiative is part of the companies' strategy to expand lithium-ion battery production in North America.
The project must meet various legal, technical, environmental, and community engagement requirements before finalizing the government loan. However, with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025 and his pledge to cut funding for similar programs, the project's future funding is uncertain. The U.S. Department of Energy emphasized the importance of such private-public partnerships in expanding economic opportunities and clean energy initiatives.
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Header: Stellantis-Samsung JV Gets $7.54 Billion Loan Commitment for EV Battery Plants
Details:
- Stellantis and Samsung SDI's joint venture, StarPlus Energy LLC, was formed in October 2021.
- The U.S. government has committed up to $7.54 billion in loans to fund two EV battery manufacturing plants in Kokomo, Indiana.
- The venture is expected to bolster North American lithium-ion battery production and create at least 2,800 direct jobs, with further jobs in nearby supply chains.
Key Points:
- The construction effort is a continuation of Samsung SDI's strategy, initially hinted during the InterBattery 2022 event.
- Loan terms require the project to meet technical, environmental, labor-related, and community engagement conditions.
- President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office in January 2025, has promised to curtail similar funding, raising concerns about the project's finalization.
- The U.S. Energy Department underlined its support for future clean energy and job-creation projects via public-private collaboration.
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헤더: Stellantis-Samsung JV, 전기차 배터리 공장 설립을 위한 75.4억 달러 대출 승인
세부사항:
- Stellantis와 삼성 SDI의 합작법인 StarPlus Energy LLC가 2021년 10월에 설립됨.
- 미국 정부는 인디애나주 코코모에 두 개의 전기차 배터리 제조 공장을 건설하는 데 최대 75.4억 달러의 대출을 약속함.
- 이 프로젝트는 북미 리튬이온 배터리 생산 확대를 목표로 하며, 최소 2,800개의 직간접 일자리를 창출할 예정.
핵심사항:
- 삼성 SDI는 2022년 InterBattery 행사에서 미국 내 생산 증대 가능성을 언급한 바 있음.
- 대출 조건은 기술적, 환경적, 근로자 관련, 지역 사회 참여 요건을 충족해야 함.
- 2025년 1월 취임 예정인 도널드 트럼프 당선인이 유사 프로젝트에 대한 자금 지원을 삭감하겠다고 공언하여 최종 승인 여부에 의문 제기.
- 미국 에너지부는 공공-민간 협력을 통해 청정 에너지와 새로운 경제적 기회를 제공하는 프로젝트의 중요성을 강조함.
- Crafted by Billy Yang
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