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Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit

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Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock introduced a new bill that would expand which electric vehicles qualify for a tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. The post Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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FREYR Battery to site US gigafactory in Georgia; initial investment $1.7B, growing to $2.6B through 2029

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FREYR Battery announced the selection and purchase of a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant. The Giga America project will be based on the SemiSolid technology of FREYR’s US-based licensing partner, 24M. FREYR evaluated 163 potentials sites in 25 states. billion through 2029.

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VW says ‘most’ 2023, 2024 ID.4s will get full $7,500 EV tax credit

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Photo: Volkswagen of America “Most” 2023 and 2024 VW ID.4s 4s will qualify for the full US EV tax credit in 2024 – here’s the lowdown on eligibility. 4s with US-manufactured SK On battery components placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. VW 2023 and 2024 ID.4s

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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. The site “is advancing ever day,’” according to Oscar Kwon CEO of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA).

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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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SK On cobalt-free battery nabs win at Edison Awards

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Ford battery supplier SK On remains bullish on EVs despite past challenges SK On is working hard to expand its business, especially in North America. In April 2023, SK On and Hyundai announced a $5 billion investment in Bartow County, Georgia, for a battery production facility. In January 2024, Volkswagen ID.4