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Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery manufacturing JV

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As the emerging EV market continues to grow, Georgia has pursued job creation along the entire supply chain, resulting in more than $25 billion in investments and the creation of over 30,000 jobs since 2018. In fiscal year 2023, job creation in the automotive industry increased by 324% when compared to FY21.

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Honda begins production of new 10-speed transmission in Georgia; nearly $150M investment

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Honda launched global production of a new, state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission at Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) in Tallapoosa, Georgia. of America, Inc. Developed by Honda R&D, the new 10AT features a low-friction design, which will deliver outstanding drivability in new Honda and Acura vehicles.

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Georgia Tech team develops highly efficient multi-phase catalyst for SOFCs and other energy storage and conversion systems

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Researchers at Georgia Tech, with colleagues in China and Saudi Arabia, have developed a rationally designed, multi-phase catalyst that significantly enhances the kinetics of oxygen reduction of the state-of-the-art solid oxide fuel cell cathode. One component of our catalyst, PBCC, acts as a coating and keeps the LSCF a lot more stable.

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Blue Bird expects close to 300 electric school buses deployed throughout US by end of year

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School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation has seen a surge in demand for their 100% electric school buses since their introduction in 2018. As districts continue to see the environmental benefits of low- and zero-emissions solutions, such as electric, it is inevitable for our industry to see this shift. —Phil Horlock.

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LanzaTech Project DRAGON shortlisted for UK funding; ATJ-SPK from waste

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In October 2018, the first batch of LanzaTech jet fuel, made by recycling waste industrial gases, was used on a Virgin Atlantic commercial flight from Orlando to London Gatwick. Using a 30% blend target, the 100 million liters of ATJ-SPK will yield about 330 million liters per annum of blended SAF.

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10th Generation Honda Accord launching this year with advanced new powertrain lineup; next-gen two-motor hybrid

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The Accord is the US’ best-selling midsize sedan, the number one choice of individual American car buyers cumulatively since 2010 (according to Urban Science cumulative cumulative retail sales data for all car models in the industry for 2010-2017CYTD May). The new 2018 Accord’s 1.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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All New Flyer facilities now capable of manufacturing Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses

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the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. The Xcelsior CHARGE, New Flyer’s next-generation battery-electric bus, debuted at the triennial American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO in October 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. New Flyer of America Inc.,