SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 2 -- The California Energy Commission issued the following news release:

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American Lithium Energy opened its newly expanded mega factory in Vista, which produces advanced lithium-ion batteries for aerospace and defense applications. The factory expansion was supported by grants from the California Energy Commission.

VISTA - The California Energy Commission (CEC) celebrated the opening of American Lithium Energy (ALE)'s newly expanded mega factory on Friday, making it one of the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in the country. The factory expansion, which was supported in part by grants from the CEC, is another example of California's leadership in clean energy innovation ...