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Hyundai moves up production start date at Georgia Metaplant

Teslarati

Hyundai has pushed forward its production start date at an upcoming plant in Georgia, with the automaker now aiming to start manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) at the site later this year. Georgia is like a second home to us,” said José Muñoz, Hyundai President and Global COO. “On Hyundai allegedly rushing construction on $7.6B

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Rivian chooses company for Georgia plant construction

Teslarati

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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Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings

Electrek

The EV maker will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. The delay is not expected to be significant.

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One Of The Largest Economic Development Stories In Georgia History — New EV Battery Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have finalized a site in Georgia for another EV battery factory. That may seem like mundane news, but it turns out that this investment alone is expected to be one of the largest economic development stories in the history of Georgia. So say the state of Georgia […].

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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. Georgia Quick Start will train employees for the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and affiliate companies, including Mobis, Clovis, and Tansys.

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Mustang Mach-E range boost, Ioniq 5 first drive, Rivian in Georgia: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian decides on Georgia for its second plant. From its retro style to its leading-edge platform and charging tech, it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated new EVs of. The Mustang Mach-E gets a range boost. And we drive the Ioniq 5. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles

Electrek

Up-and-coming EV maker Rivian closed on a monumental land agreement last week for 1,800 acres to host its new mega site in Georgia. more… The post Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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