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

Green Car Congress

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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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with initial units likely sourced from South Korea.

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Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers

Baua Electric

Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. Although Rivian said Georgia remains “an extremely important part of its strategy to scale production of R2 and R3,” the state wants more answers. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Georgia Tells Rivian: You Can’t Sell Electric Trucks Here

CleanTechnica EVs

The State of Georgia will not let Rivian sell its electric vehicles directly to its customers within the state. Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, including EVs. That includes Georgia. […]. That includes Georgia. […].

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EnviroSpark wins Georgia NEVI awards to install DC fast chargers at Waffle House and Shell station – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The company has won a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding award from its home state of Georgia to build four DC fast chargers at a Waffle House in Tifton, and four more at a Shell station in Metter. EnviroSpark ’s installers may soon become connoisseurs of hash browns.

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Syensqo spins off from Solvay, builds EV material factory in Georgia – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After securing a $178-million DOE grant and forming a joint venture with Orbia, Syensqo is building a North American production facility for EV materials in Augusta, Georgia. Source: Syensqo The post Syensqo spins off from Solvay, builds EV material factory in Georgia – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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First Shift: Hyundai, LG Power’s battery plant in Georgia Video from Car Information

Baua Electric

battery expansion • Ford, Tesla tie • Knowledge breach • Felony force • Texas agreement The post First Shift: Hyundai, LG Power’s battery plant in Georgia Video from Car Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. • N.A.

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