Nissan gets approval to expand Tennessee battery plant

Technician attaches bus-bars to lithium-ion cell stack assembly at plant in Smyrna, TennesseeNissan has received local government approval to add more than 26,000 square feet of floor space to the Smyrna, Tennessee, plant where it produces batteries used in the Leaf electric car. Smryna's Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 4-0 in favor of Nissan's intention to enlarge the 475,000 square-foot plant, which is operated by Nissan...