Lithium-ion battery recycling and cathode-materials recovery for EV/consumer-electronics batteries. VC-backed (Anglo American, Bosch Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, DNX Ventures, Formosa Smart Energy). HQ Pineville, NC (Mecklenburg County). Received a $55M DOE grant (2024) for a 10,000-tonne/year LFP cathode recycling facility.

LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) drop-in batteries for RV, marine, EV, and solar/storage applications. Acquired 2021 by Brunswick Corporation (Advanced Systems Group / electrification division). True HQ Rock Hill, SC (part of the Census Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA) -- included in the Charlotte cluster per operator direction, not literally within North Carolina.

Electric power and natural gas holding company; HQ at 550 South Tryon St.

Lithium-ion battery separator film manufacturer (wet/heat-resistant/polymer-coated separators) for EV, energy-storage, and consumer-electronics cells. Founded 2023. Real, documented $140M/545-job manufacturing plant in Lincoln County/Denver NC (just outside Charlotte proper) per NC Dept. of Commerce (May 2024); corporate HQ address beyond this facility not independently verified. Strategic partners named: LG, Samsung, SKI, AESC, Northvolt.