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Maryland, Georgia suspend state gasoline and diesel tax

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On Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed emergency bipartisan legislation ( SB1010 / HB1486 ) to suspend immediately the state of Maryland’s gasoline and diesel tax for 30 days. cents per gallon tax for gasoline, and the 36.85 cents per gallon tax for diesel fuel. Also on Friday, Georgia Governor Brian P.

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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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Rivian’s tax agreement for Georgia manufacturing plant gets approval

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The Joint Development Authority (JDA) approved the final Economic Development Agreement (EDA) for Rivian’s upcoming manufacturing plant in Georgia. The EDA covers agreements between the JDA, the State of Georgia, and Rivian. Rivian Georgia plant pushing lawmakers to revisit direct sales legislation.

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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. The Asian car company is also building a $5 billion EV battery cell plant with SK ON in Georgia, which is expected to employ 3,500 workers. Hyundai Motor Group is investing $7.59

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Georgia to take second try at electric-car tax credit after killing first one

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Several years ago, Georgia offered a generous state-tax credit for purchase of a zero-emission vehicle, and its sales of electric cars boomed.

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh model qualifies for full federal tax credit

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4 82 kWh model qualifies for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full federal tax credit. 4 models with SK On components are eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit because the updated VW ID.4’s VW will use cells from SK Innovation’s site in Commerce, Georgia. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4

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Rivian tax breaks, Chevrolet Bolt EV sales surge, public chargers vs. total EVs: Today’s Car News

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Rivian’s Georgia factory might have become a little more expensive. As part of a quarterly sales update, General Motors revealed Monday that. has some work ahead to catch up with other countries in providing enough public charging. And GM cranks out Bolt EVs but is on a slow ramp with Ultium.

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