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EV Industry Leaders Choose Georgia

You can't have a conversation about electric mobility and vehicles (EV) without mentioning Georgia, USA. Leaders in the EV industry have become familiar with the state's growing labor force, workforce development programs, energy and power solutions, and pro leadership environment.

As a result, a steady stream of EV companies have set up shop in Georgia over the past several years, and we're poised for continued growth. Most recently, Rivian, Inc. selected Georgia for a nearly 13 million square foot plant for vehicle and battery operations. Rivian will invest $5 billion in a carbon-conscious campus in Georgia for its electric adventure vehicles. Across operations, Rivian will create approximately 7,500 jobs.

In 2019, South Korea-based SK Innovations broke ground on two massive EV battery plants in Jackson County. The first plant of the $2.6 billion project is set to start commercial production early next year and is slated to produce enough batteries for 200,000 EVs. The plant will employ 1,000 employees by the end of the year and will hire 2,600 local workers by 2023.

Hanwha Qcells was another recent addition to Georgia's battery manufacturers. In January of 2023 the Korean-solar company shared their plans to build a $2.5B in Dalton, Georgia outside of Atlanta. The facility will support critical components for solar panels and the panels. This project is expected to add 2,500 jobs to the region.

To keep pace with these new businesses, Georgia is consistently making investments in the infrastructure that businesses need to grow. These investments were recognized last year when CNBC named Georgia the No.1 State for Infrastructure.

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