韩企63亿电池材料工厂暂停建设！

Group 1 - EcoPro BM announced the suspension of its CAD 1.2 billion battery materials factory project in Quebec, Canada, due to uncertainties in the electric vehicle and battery industry, as well as challenges from U.S. tariff policies [1] - The factory, a joint venture between EcoPro BM, SK On, and Ford, was expected to produce 45,000 tons of nickel-cobalt-manganese battery cathode active materials annually, sufficient to supply approximately 225,000 Ford electric vehicles [1] - The factory's production was initially scheduled to start in the first half of 2026, but faced multiple delays, including a pause in construction due to contractor issues and a redesign of the factory [1][2] Group 2 - Ford, a key investor and potential customer for the factory, withdrew its investment in November, further increasing uncertainty surrounding the project [2] - In April, Ford delayed the production timeline for its electric SUVs from 2025 to 2027, citing slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand [2] - In July, Ford announced a shift in its Canadian factory's production focus from electric vehicles to gasoline-powered versions of its flagship F-series trucks, raising concerns about the factory's future [3]