The Latest Breaking News from LG Energy Solution

300 South Koreans detained at Hyundai plant in US to be released, says Seoul

Footage of raid by US immigration officials showed detained workers in handcuffs and with chains around their ankles

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2025

Will Hyundai Raid Spark a Diplomatic Rift Between US and South Korea?

Nearly 500 workers were detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia battery plant, including over 300 South Koreans. As Seoul pushes for their release, questions loom over whether the crackdown will spark a diplomatic rift between the US and South Korea.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7, 2025

Seoul Says Over 300 South Koreans Detained In US To Be Released

Seoul said Sunday that negotiations with the United States to secure the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid have been "concluded" and they would soon be freed and flown home.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

EV Battery Production Is Going Ballistic

Battery production is outpacing demand, which means prices should continue to fall. That'll be useful as EVs grow more popular.

InsideEVs · Aug 22, 2025

Tesla Battery Pivot Sparks ETF Rotation: America In, China Out?

Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) new $4.3 billion battery agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution is a sweeping gesture toward reshoring battery making.

Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025

Tesla Inks $4.3 Billion Deal For American-Made LFP Batteries: Report

LG Energy Solution will supply Tesla with American-made lithium iron phosphate batteries to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.

InsideEVs · Jul 30, 2025

The U.S. Can ‘Absolutely’ Break Its EV Battery Dependence From China

Panasonic says the U.S. has a chance to become the “front-runner” in locally produced electric vehicle batteries.

InsideEVs · Jul 29, 2025

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Outperforms Rivals In China’s Toughest Test Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system may have more juice in China than expected. Plus: Volkswagen takes a major tariff hit, and LG warns of a battery slowdown.

InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2025

General Motors Is Going All-In On Affordable LFP Batteries

GM has confirmed production of lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries at its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. That should mean “significant cost savings.”

InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2025

LFP Batteries Revolutionized China's EVs. Now, America Steps Up Too

LG's American-made LFP batteries could help EVs charge in rural areas where the charging infrastructure isn’t mature.

InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2025