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Top Battery Makers Struggle with Low Factory Utilization Amid EV Demand Slowdown

Top Battery Makers Struggle with Low Factory Utilization Amid EV Demand Slowdown

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s three major battery manufacturers — LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On — are grappling with declining factory utilization rates, reflecting the broader global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand known as the “EV chasm.” According to semiannual filings released on August 15, LG Energy Solution [...]

Korean Battery Giants Ride Out EV Slump with U.S. Tax Credits, Eye Trump Tariff Risks

Korean Battery Giants Ride Out EV Slump with U.S. Tax Credits, Eye Trump Tariff Risks

SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s major battery makers are increasingly reliant on U.S. subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a prolonged slump in electric vehicle (EV) demand—known as the “EV chasm”—drags on, clouding earnings prospects and investment strategies. Now, growing political uncertainty in Washington is further complicating the industry’s outlook. Companies like [...]