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savannahnow.com > story > news > 02/09/2026 > hyundais-georgia-metaplant-us-production-ev-sales-battery-innovation > 88473839007

Hyundai records 901,686 in total sales domestically in 2025

Hyundai records 901,686 in total sales domestically in 20251+ hour, 49+ min ago   (262+ words) Hyundai's Georgia metaplant aims to help company produce over 80% of its US-sold vehicles domestically by 2030, focus on EV sales, battery innovation Hyundai records 901,686 in total sales domestically in 2025 Ira Gabriel, senior group manager for Hyundai Motor Company, said the company's…...

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2026 Outlook: U.S. Solar Adapts to Policy Shifts as Retrofitting and New Technology Drive Growth

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (623+ words) PV Hardware USA expects policy adaptation, domestic manufacturing progress and energy storage to shape the next phase of industry growth 2025 built significantly on 2024s trends, with commercial solar experiencing explosive early growth fueled by policy deadlines and strong manufacturing, positioning it…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > 09/26/2025 > hyundai-plant-in-ellabell-to-produce-hybrids-and-electric-vehicles > 86343742007

Hyundai official says recent raid should not impact future production of vehicles at site

Hyundai official says recent raid should not impact future production of vehicles at site4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) Hyundai Motor Company recently unveiled Phase 2 production goals for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, saying it is on pace to manufacture 500,000 hybrids and electric vehicles by 2028 at its plant in Ellabell. HMC made the announcement last week, saying the additional…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > 09/17/2025 > how-many-jobs-will-rivian-ev-factory-create-new-facility-breaks-ground > 86198748007

Rivian breaks ground on electric vehicle factory in Georgia. How many jobs will it create?

Rivian breaks ground on electric vehicle factory in Georgia. How many jobs will it create?4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (201+ words) Another factory is in Georgia's not-too-distant future. On Tuesday, Rivian broke ground with state leaders, including Gov. Brian Kemp, in a special ceremony. Here's what we know: Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer based in California. It builds all-electric…...

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savannahnow.com > story > business > employment > 08/27/2025 > hyundai-officials-announce-5-billion-more-to-be-invested-in-u-s > 85832412007

Hyundai Motor Group announces additional $5 billion investment in U.S.

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) officials do not have a specific breakdown of how an additional $5 billion U.S. investment by Hyundai Motor Group may impact its hiring and production goals. A Monday press release out of Seoul, South Korea stated…...

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savannahnow.com > story > business > energy-resource > 08/19/2025 > taking-off-the-training-wheels-will-force-georgia-ev-industry-to-ride-its-own-bike-and-build-it-too > 85709811007

After Trump pulls federal support, can Georgia still become the "EV capital of the world?"

After Trump pulls federal support, can Georgia still become the "EV capital of the world?"5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1060+ words) I know he'd give me a discount," said President Donald Trump moments before buying an $80,000 red Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House lawn on March 11. But I want to pay full price." And full price, he decreed, is…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > environment > 08/13/2025 > georgia-bright-responds-to-epa-termination-of-solar-for-all-funding > 85632140007

Georgia BRIGHT seeks legal action after Solar For All program is cancelled by the EPA

Georgia BRIGHT seeks legal action after Solar For All program is cancelled by the EPA5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (599+ words) Within a few days after launch on Aug. 4, nearly a thousand families'across Georgia signed up to receive free solar panels from Georgia BRIGHT, one of 60 programs offering residential solar power to low-income households under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) $7 billion'Solar…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > environment > 08/05/2025 > statewide-no-cost-solar-program-persists-despite-federal-termination-of-tax-cuts > 85507196007

Under the Wire: Georgia BRIGHT launches its Solar for All Program

Under the Wire: Georgia BRIGHT launches its Solar for All Program6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (708+ words) Last year, Columbus, Ga., resident Christine DiFeliciantonio, 67, already began suspecting a new administration could end solar energy incentives. "It was cause for me to act more urgently," she said." In March, DiFeliciantonio entered privately funded Georgia BRIGHT's pilot program that…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > state > 06/10/2025 > qcells-a-georgia-solar-panel-manufacturer-to-open-recycling-center > 84117135007

Solar panel manufacturer plans to recycle up to 500,000 panels a year at new facility

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (226+ words) Leading solar panel manufacturer Qcells is expanding its footprint in Cartersville by building a recycling center, the South Korean company announced Monday. Qcells is forming a new company called EcoRecycle by Qcells to recycle up to 500,000 panels annually, repurposing materials…...

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savannahnow.com > story > business > employment > 03/27/2025 > ga-quick-start-trains-all-hyundai-metaplant-employees-through-state-funded-quick-start > 78033320007

How Georgia Quick Start and tax incentives helped Hyundai pick Bryan County for new plant

How Georgia Quick Start and tax incentives helped Hyundai pick Bryan County for new plant10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (710+ words) Hyundai selected the Bryan County megasite for its new plant, thanks to tens of millions of dollars in Georgia tax and job training incentives. Bonnie Williams is a self-described geek who finds the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) assembly…...