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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

Green Car Congress

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia

Electric Vehicles India

Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia. Rivian an Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker has announced a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the second factory in Georgia. The electric automaker will start its production at the new plant in 2024. launch in late 2020.

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Ford F-150 Lightning production halt continues, battery issue identified

Teslarati

Ford said today it would suspend F-150 Lightning production for another week after identifying issues with battery cells provided by supplier SK. SK has started building battery cells again in Commerce, Georgia.” SK has started building battery cells again in Commerce, Georgia.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 is becoming a top seller off the lot as dealers prep for EV growth

Baua Electric

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is a top-selling EV “If I had to describe Hyundai right now in two words, it would be growth and investment,” Kevin Reilly, chairman of the Hyundai National Dealer Council, explained (via Automotive News ). Hyundai said 99.9%

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

Baua Electric

February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh model qualifies for full federal tax credit

Teslarati

4’s battery pack will be assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee. VW will use cells from SK Innovation’s site in Commerce, Georgia. 4 qualification is based on current battery supply, but because vehicle qualification in 2024 is dependent on batteries not yet produced, qualification is subject to change. Volkswagen ID.4

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Toyota recalls over 280,000 vehicles due to unexpected movement

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The issue is causing unexpected vehicle movement when vehicles are in neutral and the brakes aren’t applied, and dealers will deploy a software update to fix the electronic control unit’s (ECU) transmission control for free. What are your thoughts?

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