American Battery Factory (ABF) has broken ground on its planned 1-GWh battery cell plant in Tucson, Arizona. The company is investing $1.2 billion into the 2 million square-foot factory, which will bring 1,000 jobs to Pima County’s Aerospace Research Campus. The factory will focus on energy storage innovation and use rapid modular construction to have the headquarters, R&D center, and initial factory module built by 2025. ABF President John Kem expressed his intention to implement ABF’s mission of global energy independence in Arizona and foster innovation within the industry. The plant will provide an economic boost to the area, providing new jobs and increased tax revenue.

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