Hyundai

Hyundai to add first all-electric Genesis GV70, Santa Fe hybrid to Alabama production

Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center.

April 14, 2022

Hyundai’s Montgomery plant expanding, adding hybrid electric models

The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 13, 2022

EIA’s Energy Day introduces electric vehicles to state legislators

The day featured a selection of EVs for legislators and others in attendance to view.

March 17, 2022

Report: Alabama ties for worst state to buy electric vehicles

Alabama bans the direct sale of EV's to customers and charges additional registration and annual fees.

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 25, 2021

Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz

The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer.

Brandon Moseley

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April 22, 2021

Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months

The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months.

Brandon Moseley

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January 29, 2021

Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year

Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries.

Brandon Moseley

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November 16, 2020

Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery

The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery.

Brandon Moseley

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November 11, 2020

Opinion

Electric vehicles next wave to drive Alabama’s continued auto-manufacturing success

Alabama has long been a leader in the automotive manufacturing sector in the United States and, now, we have the opportunity to sustain that momentum for years to come through significant investments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Dating back to 1993 when Mercedes-Benz announced their opening of their only U.S.-based assembly plant in Tuscaloosa … Continued

Gerald Allen

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May 21, 2020