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Hyundai breaks ground on training center in Georgia

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Hyundai recently broke ground on its training center in Georgia. The Hyundai Mobility Training Center is operated by Georgia Quick Start. The Hyundai Mobility Training Center will focus on the electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States. A groundbreaking can appear to be the first step.

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Rivian chooses company for Georgia plant construction

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Rivian has selected a construction firm to build its new production facility located outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The project is seeking to have construction wrapped by 2026, when Rivian expects to begin production on its next-generation R2 electric vehicles (EVs). “We Clayco Inc.

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Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit

Electrek

Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock introduced a new bill that would expand which electric vehicles qualify for a tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. The post Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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Hyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax credit

Electrek

billion electric vehicle factory in Bryan County, Georgia, on October 25. After several months of lobbying with US officials over EV tax credit changes in the recently passed climate law, the South Korean motor group is officially starting construction on its EV manufacturing plant. And it’s official.

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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. Hyundai has been in an all-out blitz to establish electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities in the United States. EV tax incentives have added urgency to their plans.

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Georgia Advocates Ask Legislature To Keep Electric-Car Tax Benefit

Green Car Reports

Today, Georgia is among the best places in the country to buy an electric vehicle. Its electric-vehicle tax credit of $5,000 is among the highest offered by any state, and makes buying a battery-electric vehicle much more affordable.

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