(South Bend, IN) - The door is wide open now for the maker of electric car batteries to locate outside New Carlisle.

Last night, the St. Joseph County Council approved a tax abatement for the company Ultium Cells, LLC. After that, officials say it’s up to the company to decide if they want to come.

At least one other community is in the running for the plant, which would be one of the area’s largest employers.

Opponents are concerned about the environmental impact of such an operation, but the company says there are plans to address those concerns.