Economy
Governor Andy Beshear Celebrates Automotive Battery Plant Commissioning in Glendale
State-of-the-art electric battery manufacturing campus begins initial pilot cell production, employing 2,500 technicians.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 8, 2026 1 min read KY, US
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GLENDALE, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear joined local community leaders and corporate executives to mark the completion of the BlueOval SK battery park facility in Hardin County.
Transforming the Commonwealth's Economy
The multi-billion dollar manufacturing park represents the largest single economic investment in Kentucky's history.
"Kentucky is the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States," Beshear stated.
Skilled Trades Training
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College opened a dedicated on-site training academy to prepare local graduates for high-tech manufacturing careers.
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Andy BeshearKentuckyManufacturingEconomyClean Tech
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