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Hyundai breaks ground on training center in Georgia

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Hyundai recently broke ground on its training center in Georgia. The Hyundai Mobility Training Center is operated by Georgia Quick Start. Georgia Quick Start will train employees for the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and affiliate companies, including Mobis, Clovis, and Tansys.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The final year of the four-year competition challenged teams to test, prove, and refine their work from the previous three years, mimicking a real-world automotive product development cycle. The Ohio State University finished in second place and University of Alabama came in third.

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Hyundai reportedly considering third facility in Georgia: a $1.9 billion battery plant

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Hyundai is reportedly considering building a battery production facility with partner SK Innovation in Georgia, this being its third facility in the State. While the company planned on this expansion, the domestic production requirements within the newest U.S. EV tax incentives have added urgency to their plans.

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Ford postpones EV launches to focus on hybrid production

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Ford postponed the launch of at least two electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on hybrid production. The legacy automaker is delaying the launch of a three-row EV and its next-generation pure-electric pickup truck. Ford isn’t the only automaker considering increasing hybrid production.

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Hyundai Metaplant America to boost its EV sales in the US 

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America (HMGMA ) in Georgia will likely boost its electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group is investing $7.59 The plant is estimated to generate 8,500 jobs directly. During the event, the General Assembly passed a Resolution, making February 26.

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Ford F-150 Lightning recall reveals battery issue that caused production stoppage

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Ford F-150 Lightning units were recalled as part of a battery manufacturing defect that halted production for several weeks. “Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks,” the NHTSA said. ” The cells were manufactured by SK On at their facility in Georgia.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N becomes a finalist in the 2024 World Car Awards

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Hyundai Motor Company beat Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai seems determined to maintain its top two spot as it moved up the production start date at its Georgia EV production plant. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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