Electrifying Growth: SK Battery Maker Raises $944 Million For Expansion
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South Korean battery manufacturer SK on Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of SK Innovation Co. Ltd., has raised approximately $944 million in May to expand its global production capacity. The company operates in the United States, South Korea, China, and Hungary, and aims to boost its production capacity to a minimum of 220 gigawatt-hours by 2025. SK on has secured over $3.3 billion in funding this year, surpassing its initial goal. The company also secured a loan of $1.5 billion from Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. and plans to use the credit to produce batteries for future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles.

October 20, 2023 | 2:00 pm
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Ford Motor Co. is in a joint venture with SK on Co. Ltd. to produce high-quality batteries for future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles.
The partnership with SK on Co. Ltd. will enable Ford to secure a stable supply of batteries for its future electric vehicles, which is crucial given the increasing demand for EVs. This could potentially boost Ford's position in the EV market.
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