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Rivian outlines R2 production location strategy, delays Georgia factory

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Rivian said that it will initially begin production of the R2 in Normal, Illinois , at its flagship manufacturing facility and plans to essentially delay the construction of the Georgia factory as it navigates financial risks. The post Rivian outlines R2 production location strategy, delays Georgia factory appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Hyundai reportedly considering third facility in Georgia: a $1.9 billion battery plant

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Hyundai is reportedly considering building a battery production facility with partner SK Innovation in Georgia, this being its third facility in the State. The company has already announced its Georgia EV production facility will begin construction and production ahead of schedule. According to Reuters , the $1.88

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Rivian Georgia plant pushing lawmakers to revisit direct sales legislation

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Rivian’s $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia pushes lawmakers to revisit the peach state’s legislation on direct sales by vehicle manufacturers. Rivian’s presence in Georgia solidifies the state’s growing electric vehicle industry, making legislators reconsider its take on direct vehicle sales. Georgia HB 460.

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Tesla Supercharger voting resumes for first poll of 2023

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Tesla has opened voting for new Supercharger locations for Q1 2023. Late last year, Tesla announced that Tesla owners would be able to vote on the placement of new superchargers. This voting system follows some significant building milestones for the Tesla Supercharging network. and Helen, Georgia.

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Tesla Giga Berlin will be just 37 miles away from Europe’s largest lithium facility

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It plans to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide for lithium-ion batteries, making it a perfect fit for Tesla Giga Berlin, which happens to be just 60 km (37 miles) away. Rock Tech Lithium has a lithium hydroxide mine project in Georgia Lake, Ontario in Canada. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Hyundai Metaplant America to boost its EV sales in the US 

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America (HMGMA ) in Georgia will likely boost its electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States. The Asian car company is also building a $5 billion EV battery cell plant with SK ON in Georgia, which is expected to employ 3,500 workers. Hyundai Motor Group is investing $7.59

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Tesla will produce Model Y in 2021 at Giga Texas and Berlin

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Tesla has confirmed that it still is on track to manufacture the Model Y crossover at both the Giga Texas and Giga Berlin plants in 2021 as construction at both facilities continues. Tesla primes robots for Model Y production at Giga Texas.

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