US battery startup builds factory in China after nixing Kentucky plant

Published on April 29, 2026

Battery startup EnerVenue is planning an iconoclastic comeback. After failed plans to build a U.S. factory for its NASA-inspired tech, the firm announced $300 million in fresh funding to execute a manufacturing strategy that flies in the face of broader trends in the American battery market. EnerVenue seeks to…

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