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Hyundai Mobis to invest $926M in EV systems plant in Georgia

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The EV Power Electric system plant will expand Hyundai Mobis’ current footprint in Georgia. Hyundai Mobis has operated a manufacturing facility with almost 1,200 employees in West Point since 2009 as the largest Tier 1 supplier to Kia Georgia. billion in investment and announced more than 18,100 jobs in Georgia.

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LG Energy Solutions & Hyundai team up for battery plant in the United States

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Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding on May 26 in Seoul, Korea, for a battery cell manufacturing facility in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group is focusing on its electrification efforts to secure a leadership position in the global auto industry. based battery plant.

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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The price is down from previous R1T and R1S prices of $74,800 and $79,800 with the delivery fee, The news also comes ahead of Rivian’s launch of the R2 vehicle platform on March 7 , and as many in the auto industry have aired concerns around cooling electric vehicle (EV) demand.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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For the second leg of competition, teams headed to southern California for track events, including autocross, acceleration, and consumer appeal at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Industry and government officials judged the presentations.

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American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. The company’s diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, UPS Freight Truckload, typically travels 300,000 miles per day.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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Magna producing all-thermoplastic, fully recyclable liftgate module for 2014 Nissan Rogue

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The liftgate was recognized in November 2013 by the Society of Plastics Engineers as the year’s most innovative use of plastics in the auto industry. Magna developed the liftgate in collaboration with Nissan, Hitachi Chemical, and materials suppliers LyondellBasell and Advanced Composites Inc.

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