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LG Energy targets 50% productivity increase by 2028 through AI transformation

LG Energy Solution aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through AI transformation.

2026-04-13

LG Energy Solution expects to post operating loss in Q1 due to fallout from Iran war

Battery maker LG Energy Solution expects to post an operating loss in the first quarter of this year due to the fallout from the Iran war.

2026-04-07

U.S. confirms Tesla as buyer of LG Energy Solution's July battery deal

The U.S. government has confirmed that global EV giant Tesla was the customer in a battery supply deal secured by LG Energy Solution in July, industry sources said Tuesday.

2026-03-17

Samsung SDI vows to protect its prismatic battery tech at InterBattery expo

Samsung SDI warned that it will “not tolerate patent infringement or technological misappropriation” involving its prismatic battery technology, a design renowned for its structural safety that demands exceptionally advanced technical prowess.

2026-03-11

LG Energy Solution begins operations of $3.7B battery plant in Canada

LG Energy Solution began operations of a 5 billion Canadian dollar ($3.7 billion) battery facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Friday.

2026-03-08

LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On to unveil pivot at InterBattery amid EV slowdown

Korea’s leading battery makers are accelerating their push into artificial intelligence data centers, robotics and other applications, seeking to offset a prolonged slowdown in electric vehicle demand by expanding into new high-growth sectors.

2026-03-02

LG Energy Solution leads new era of innovation in global battery industry

LG Energy Solution is setting a new standard in the global battery industry through leadership in diverse technologies and advanced production capacity. From EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) to next-generation batteries for use in robots and...

2026-02-27

Atlas robot powered by LG Energy Solution battery, industry sources say

A battery made by LG Energy Solution powers Atlas and has done so since its early development, according to industry sources on Wednesday.

2026-02-12

LG Energy Solution to convert battery joint venture into wholly owned subsidiary

LG Energy Solution (LGES) will convert NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture it set up in Canada with global automaker Stellantis, into a wholly owned subsidiary to expand production capacity amid surging demand for energy storage systems (ESS).

2026-02-06

Beaten by China in EV batteries, Korea finds an edge in humanoids

After being undercut by lower-cost Chinese rivals in the EV market, Korea’s leading battery makers have recently gained a much-needed jump from the burgeoning humanoid robot sector.

2026-02-03