LANSING — The city of Lansing is poised for a major economic surge following a federal announcement confirming that Tesla Inc. has reached a $4.3 billion agreement to anchor production at the new LG Energy Solution facility in Delta Township.
The deal ensures that the 2.3 million-square-foot plant, originally built as a joint venture, will operate at full capacity to manufacture lithium iron phosphate prismatic battery cells. The agreement is a centerpiece of the Trump Administration’s recent Indo-Pacific Energy Security Summit, aimed at fortifying domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor hailed the news as a victory for the local workforce and the regional economy…