Chinese EV battery maker sues Michigan township over $2.4B factory plan

Gotion Plant Rendering-main_i.jpg — Gotion Inc. is planning a $2.4 billion EV factory near Big Rapids, where it would make 400,000 tons of cathode material annually. (Gotion)

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Crain's Detroit Business

March 18, 2024 04:49 PM

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. is suing the township where it plans to build a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery factory, alleging breach of contract in relation to the project.

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