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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 billion in HMGMA.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. But now, not only are their electric vehicles seen as at least as good as their Tesla equivalents, they are cheaper too. Meanwhile, Ford holds a 5.5%

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible. A year later, the company announced that 99.9%

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Hyundai sold nearly 269,000 electric vehicles last year as IONIQ 5 and 6 spark growth

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Hyundai said its investment plans for 2024 include increasing the number of mass-produced models and building its new EV plant in Georgia while continuing to develop future tech. Hyundai accelerated construction to take advantage of government incentives like the $7,500 tax credit. That undercuts the new Tesla Model 3 by $9,300.

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? Rivian used the moment to pause (and delay) plans for its massive Georgia plant to get the R2 to production by early 2025. With the price cut, the Blazer EV will cost $50,195, or just $42,695 to households who can take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. Ford looks to be emulating Tesla, which has limited lease buyouts on a few of its models. In April , Tesla eliminated their lease buyout options completely, never allowing them on the Model 3 or Model Y, to begin with. battery production.”

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Georgia Power. Southern Company: Georgia Power. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. This will result in a significantly smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery pack (below $100/kWh) and more affordable EVs. Dayton Power & Light Company. Duke Energy. Eversource Energy.

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