MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on April 17, 2025: * * * Powering the future: Alabama charges ahead in the South's growing 'Battery Belt' The Alabama Department of Commerce is joining forces with Alabama-based partners this week at The Battery Show South to highlight the state's growing presence in the advanced battery and electrification sectors -- a strategic move to attract future investment as the Southeast continues to solidif  more