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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al. Earlier post.).

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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024

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The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. Full U.S.

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Hyundai Motor to use solar energy to power Georgia Metaplant

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Hyundai Motor will use solar energy to power its Georgia Metaplant, which is still under construction. Hyundai is expected to receive 378 GWh of solar energy annually for its Metaplant in Georgia. However, EV sales growth has reportedly slumped. The company hopes to recover losses from the EV slowdown with plug-in hybrid sales.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026. Marysville Auto Plant (MAP). Indiana Auto Plant (IAP). Transmission Plant – Georgia (TMP-G).

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Georgia Tells Rivian: You Can’t Sell Electric Trucks Here

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The State of Georgia will not let Rivian sell its electric vehicles directly to its customers within the state. Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, including EVs. That includes Georgia. […]. That includes Georgia. […].

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Honda to build new CVT plant in Mexico; initial capacity 350k units

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The new transmission plant, Honda’s third in North America, will produce continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) for automobiles built in Mexico, where further market growth is expected, as well as for other Honda auto plants in North America and globally. from a year ago), with sales volume steadily increasing.

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Honda starts construction of new CVT plant in Mexico

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In addition to supporting HDM auto production, the plant will provide transmissions to Honda auto plants outside Mexico. Honda will employ approximately 4,700 associates in Celaya when the auto, engine and transmission plants are in full operation. The auto plant in El Salto has an annual capacity to produce 63,000 automobiles.

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