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Rivian Georgia plant pushing lawmakers to revisit direct sales legislation

Teslarati

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.

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Georgia Tells Rivian: You Can’t Sell Electric Trucks Here

CleanTechnica EVs

The State of Georgia will not let Rivian sell its electric vehicles directly to its customers within the state. Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, including EVs. That includes Georgia. […]. That includes Georgia. […].

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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. Rivian electric vehicle factory.

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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. With new electric models rolling out, like the three-row IONIQ 7 SUV, Hyundai has the “whole gamut covered.” Hyundai closed out the year on a strong note with its 17th consecutive month of YOY sales growth. billion EV and battery mega plant in Georgia in late October.

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Hyundai sold nearly 269,000 electric vehicles last year as IONIQ 5 and 6 spark growth

Baua Electric

Hyundai sold 268,785 EVs in 2023 During the last three months of 2023, Hyundai sold over 57,975 electric vehicles globally. With this, Hyundai’s global EV sales reached 268,785 in 2023. Hyundai attributed the growth to higher sales of its dedicated IONIQ EVs. of the foundation work was completed on its massive $5.5

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Hyundai says EVs are ‘top priority’ in the US with massive $7.6B Metaplant opening soon

Baua Electric

Despite the competition pulling back, Hyundai is racing full speed ahead as it looks to close the gap with Tesla in the US electric vehicle market. billion Metaplant wraps up in Georgia. For now, electric vehicles are the top priority,” Hyundai’s leader added while at an event organized by Georgia Governor Briant Kemp.

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Rivian VP of Public Policy & Chief Regulatory Counsel leaves company

Teslarati

He is expected to leave the electric truck maker at the end of February. Chen has a lot of experience lobbying for electric vehicle makers. Prior to his employment at Rivian in 2018, he worked for American electric car maker Tesla, where he led the company’s efforts to secure direct-to-consumer sales in various states.

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