Asahi Kasei breaks ground on $1.7B battery separator plant in Port Colborne

Asahi Kasei has started construction on a $1.7 billion lithium-ion battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario, in a joint venture with Honda. Phase one is expected to be complete in 2027, producing enough material for about 1 million EVs annually and creating over 300 jobs.

“The start of construction on Asahi Kasei's battery separator plant is a major step forward in building Ontario's electric vehicle supply chain.”investontario.ca

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• investontario.caAsahi Kasei breaks ground on electric vehicle battery separator plant in Port Colborne | Invest OntarioNov 14, 2024

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