Alabama is attracting major industrial projects, including battery plants and R&D hubs, through partnerships with companies like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.
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Updated oct 14
The latest in this situation
- Yura Corp. is establishing its first presence in the Southeast, partnering with Hyundai in Bryan County.
- Hyundai pivots strategy by investing in Alabama facilities to produce hybrid models for North America.
- Hyundai kicks off the EREV trend in the U.S. with the Santa Fe EREV and a resurrected truck model.
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What happened
Alabama is attracting major industrial projects, including battery plants and R&D hubs, through partnerships with companies like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hyundai is planning production facilities for models like the Santa Fe EREV in Alabama and expanding its hybrid lineup.Sub-event
- Hyundai has established an assembly plant in Alabama, operating Metaplant America in Bryan County.Sub-event
- Mercedes-Benz has established an assembly plant in Alabama.Sub-event
Alabama hosts major battery plant projects and R&D hubs for companies like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.1 source
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The entities involved
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Alabama
state of the United States of America
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Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
automotive manufacturer
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Hyundai Motor Company
South Korean multinational automaker