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Report: Hyundai May Choose Georgia for EV Plant

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Hyundai Motor Group has been considering where to establish its planned EV manufacturing hub for the United States for roughly a year now and is reportedly zeroing in on the State of Georgia as a final destination. The post Report: Hyundai May Choose Georgia for EV Plant appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Hyundai spotted testing Lucid Air and ZEEKR X hints a luxury EV is in the works

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After being rewarded for its contributions to the state of Georgia with its own “Hyundai Day,” the company said it expects to begin production in Q4 , ahead of its initial early 2025 timeline. The plant’s manager revealed a “super-large” Genesis electric SUV will be produced for the first time, according to The Korean Car Blog.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

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It will build the EV9 in Georgia, making it at least partially eligible for the credits, but there’s no word on when or if the EV6 will make the leap to domestic production. That, and the brand needs an entry-level model to push buyers higher in the lineup over time. Kia is also moving to improve its North American EV manufacturing footprint.

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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes targeting record with Kia Optima Hybrid

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The drivers will depart from Kia Motors’ manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, on 26 August and travel through the 48 adjoining states in a clockwise direction before finishing in South Carolina just 16 days later, on 10 September.

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Hyundai Workers Also Slated for Pay Raise

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Any prospective payment changes would impact Kia Manufacturing Georgia until the Savannah EV Plant (announced earlier this year) is up and running. While Hyundai Motor Group is the parent company of both brands, Kia operates as a separate business entity in the United States. Image: Hyundai Motor Group] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Study: Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Slowly Declining

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The rest of the top ten include Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Florida, and Washington — all of which ranged between 300 and 600 claims. California was at the tippy top with over 5,400 claims, Texas was next with 1,450 claims, and Illinois was third with 1,300 claims.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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For example, the study found that the potential revenue generated by an EV school bus could range “from $1,000 to $2,000 per EV annually in Georgia and from $15,000 to $16,000 in Virginia.”

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