Samsung SDI Eyes EV Battery Plant In Illinois: Reuters

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF affiliate Samsung SDI Co Ltd SSDIY plans to build a battery plant in Normal, central Illinois, Reuters reported as per Senator Dick Durbin based on a press conference video.
Amazon.com Inc AMZN backed electric-vehicle startup Rivian has a factory in Normal and said that Samsung SDI would supply battery cells for its vehicles in April.
Previously Reuters reported Samsung's battery plant plans and its plans to supply batteries manufactured at a potential U.S. factory with EV makers, including Stellantis NV STLA and Rivian.