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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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Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. Rather than beginning production at its new Georgia EV plant, Rivian said it will launch the electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois, facility. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

Green Car Congress

In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026. Marysville Auto Plant (MAP). Every MAP associate will have a position as part of this transition.

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New Georgia Tech MPPI technique controls autonomous vehicles at edge of handling limits

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Researchers from Georgia Tech’s Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering (AE) and the School of Interactive Computing (IC) have developed a new control technique for autonomous vehicles that can help keep a driverless vehicle under control as it maneuvers at the edge of its handling limits. —Williams et al.

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US says SK Battery faces USD 77,200 in fines over employee health hazards – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces USD 77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire. SK, which supplies Volkswagen and Ford Motor, employs 3,100 workers at its Commerce, Georgia plant.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

It would also mean a visit and payment to your local Oldsmobile dealer if you wanted to use guidance in a part of the country not covered by your car’s current set of maps.& By all accounts 1996 was the final year Guidestar was offered.& But Oldsmobile was still the first, and may we always remember Guidestar (1995-1996).

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Hyundai eyes second North American EV assembly plant – Why Canada could be a fit

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The Hyundai Motor Group is already eyeing its second North American EV assembly while its first is still under construction in Bryan County, Georgia. According to Hyundai Auto Canada’s CEO, Don Romano, “Canada’s going to be part of that conversation.”

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