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

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billion to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Georgia. SK Innovation, which is part of SK Group, says that it is making the investment in Georgia to better compete in the growing global EV battery market. The new plant will be located in Jackson County, Georgia.

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British Airways invests in LanzaJet; SAF offtake agreement

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British Airways will power future flights with sustainable aviation fuel produced from sustainably-sourced ethanol, as part of a new partnership with sustainable jet fuel company LanzaJet. The plant in Georgia is due to begin construction this year. Fuel could be produced by 2025. Background.

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Wrapped Rivian R1T refresh participating in Colorado race

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After Rivian teased close-up photos of the R1T refresh on Instagram last week, saying they were excited for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, some have spotted the full electric pickup. After unveiling the R2, Rivian also surprised onlookers by sharing plans for another generation of compact EVs known as the R3 and R3X.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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As part of the EV Hub in Ohio, Honda will transform its Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP), leading to the start of EV production in North America. Every MAP associate will have a position as part of this transition. Transmission Plant – Georgia (TMP-G).

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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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A few months later, a similar incident took place and the company began collecting parts to see what was up. After a couple more vehicles showed evidence of melted seat motors, the parts were shipped to Georgia for examination in February 2024. The internal reference number for the recall is SC316.

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Rivian CEO expanding duties to include product teams

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According to a regulatory filing and internal memos cited in a report from Automotive News , all Rivian product teams will now report directly to Scaringe, including workers in areas like software, autonomy and design. “Nick will be advising through 2024.”

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Phase 1 of DOE-funded ABBA Integrated Biorefinery project begins; renewable jet, gasoline, diesel and nanocellulose

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Phase 1 of the ABBA Integrated Biorefinery project, to be built at the AVAPCO Thomaston Georgia site, has begun. The project, which will co-produce full replacement renewable jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and Bioplus nanocellulose from woody biomass in an integrated biorefinery at AVAPCO’s site in Thomaston, Georgia, has received a $3.7-million

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