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

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Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA.

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SK Innovation accelerates hiring at its first US-based EV battery site in Georgia

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With the support of the State of Georgia, Jackson County and City of Commerce, SK Innovation plans to hire more than 1,000 skilled workers by the end of 2021 as it prepares for initial production at the first of two electric vehicle battery plants being built in Commerce, about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta.

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Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to build EV battery facility in Bartow County, Georgia

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Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the US. billion in Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, an EV manufacturing facility in Bryan County.

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Archer Aviation selects site in Georgia for eVTOL manufacturing facility

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Archer plans to initially build out a 350,000 square-foot facility, capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year. Archer intends to invest $118M over the next 10 years and will receive an incentive package totaling 33% of its capital investment commitment, which includes land conveyance, tax incentives and Georgia REBA grant.

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SK Innovation to build $1.67B EV battery manufacturing plant in Georgia

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South Korea-based SK Innovation, a developer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, will invest $1.67 billion to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Georgia. The new plant will be located in Jackson County, Georgia.

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Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it builds in Georgia without franchise-law overhaul

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Rivian plans to build electric trucks in Georgia, but it won't be able to sell them there unless the state's franchise laws are changed. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but senators have filed legislation to change that, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.

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Plug Power to build green hydrogen plant in Georgia

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Plug Power plans to build a green hydrogen production plant in Camden County, Georgia, to serve customers across the southeastern United States. Plug Power has signed a Purchase Power Agreement with Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation to source the renewable electricity needed to power the plant.

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