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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

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This more than $200-million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. Best of all, it will be assembled in West Point, Georgia. and began mass production on 16 November 2009.

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Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to invest $5B in EV battery cell production joint venture in Georgia

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In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America. SK On has been a strategic partner for the Group and both have been working together on the production of global EV models, such as Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60.

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Toyo Ink establishes second US production site for Lioaccum CNT dispersions

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Established in Franklin, Kentucky in the United States, LioChem e-Materials is Toyo Ink SC Holdings’ second production base for conductive CNT dispersions in North America. The Toyo Ink Group has a proven track record in the fast-growing global battery materials sector. in Georgia.

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Syensqo spins off from Solvay, builds EV material factory in Georgia – Charged EVs

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billion in annual sales and 13,200 global employees. After securing a $178-million DOE grant and forming a joint venture with Orbia, Syensqo is building a North American production facility for EV materials in Augusta, Georgia. Syensqo has completed its spin-off from Solvay, a Belgian chemical company.

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Hyundai Motor Group breaks ground on Metaplant America dedicated EV and battery plant

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José Muñoz, president and chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor North America, is photographed at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Groundbreaking Ceremony in Savannah, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its electrification efforts with the global target to sell 3.23

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Solvay and Orbia to create JV to supply PVDF to battery market; largest capacity in N America

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Solvay and Orbia have entered into a joint venture framework agreement to create a partnership for the production of suspension-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), creating the largest capacity in North America. Solvay, a global leader in PVDF, brings process technology and global market know-how to this venture.

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Hyundai Motor Group signs MOU with SK On to secure EV battery supply for N America

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Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce various EV models in the United States through Hyundai Motor Alabama Plant (HMMA), Kia Georgia Plant (KaGA), and Hyundai Motor Group New Plant (HMGMA).

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