GM, LG Chem announce joint Lordstown battery plant for new electric cars, pickups

Future Cadillac long-range electric large luxury utility vehicle (rendering), 2019 Detroit auto shoGeneral Motors and LG Chem will jointly build and develop batteries for electric vehicles that will go on sale in 2023 and beyond, including Chevy's confirmed electric pickup, the companies announced Thursday. GM CEO Mary Barra announced the $2.3 billion deal and said the plant would begin construction next year, near Lordstown, Ohio, where GM...