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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. Although Rivian began talks with Georgia about the project in 2021 and construction was originally slated for 2022, plans were delayed over certain zoning issues and the approval of $1.5 Clayco Inc.

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Mitsubishi Motors to supply 96 Outlander PHEVs and i-MiEVs to government of Georgia

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will supply the Government of Georgia with 45 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid EVs and 51 i-MiEV all-electric vehicles. The supply of vehicles stems from an Overseas Development Agreement between the governments of Japan and Georgia. The vehicles are due to be delivered in January 2018.

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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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Rivian welcomes its first class of students for technical training program

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Rivian has officially welcome its first class of students for a technical training program, expected to support operations at its upcoming factory in Georgia. The program was initially announced alongside the construction of Rivian’s Stanton Springs factory outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

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Canoo platform, Georgia battery plant, PHEV and EV costs: Today’s Car News

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Looking at repairs and maintenance, plug-in hybrids cost less than traditional models. The battery maker SK Innovation this week started ramping up a massive cell plant for U.S.-made And Canoo has some fast fun with its bare electric-vehicle platform out in the open. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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USDA providing $700M to provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities

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USDA is making payments to 195 biofuel production facilities to support the maintenance and viability of a significant market for agricultural producers of products such as corn, soybean or biomass that supply biofuel production. The investments include more than $486 million for 62 producers located in socially vulnerable communities.

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Blue Bird expects close to 300 electric school buses deployed throughout US by end of year

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Electric buses also have fewer parts to maintain, which helps the district see immediate savings on maintenance costs. We have deployed buses in over 25% of all states in the US, including cold climates such as North Dakota and New York, as well as hot areas such as Texas and Georgia.