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4 days ago
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Hyundai just built a $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia to compete with Tesla and GM — see inside
The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is an all-new $7.6 billion EV factory. HMGMA, located near Savannah, Georgia, opened its doors in March of this year. The factory will be able to build 500,000 EVs and Hybrids for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis every year. The $7.6 billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, or HMGMA, is one of the newest and most technologically advanced car factories in the world. The plant, located near Savannah, Georgia, opened its doors in March and will be a key production facility for Hyundai's EVs and PHEVs, as well as those belonging to its Genesis luxury brand and sister company Kia. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Genesis North America COO Tedros Mengiste cited the investment as an example of Hyundai's track record for "visionary and strategic, and long-term thinking." I recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of Hyundai's new megafactory packed with autonomous robots and state-of-the-art tech. The Hyundai Metaplant is situated on a 3,000-acre campus in the south Georgia town of Ellabell. Located just 20 miles from the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest in the US, the plant not only gives Hyundai much-needed manufacturing capacity in the US to avoid import tariffs, but it also affords the company the flexibility to export vehicles abroad. It also gives Hyundai the production footprint to compete against rivals like Tesla, GM, and Rivian, which is also building a new factory in Georgia. Driving up to the factory, it's easy to be wowed by the sheer scale of the sprawling complex. It's Hyundai Group's second car factory in the state. The company also operates a $3.2 billion, 2,200-acre facility in West Point, Georgia, that builds Kia EV and ICE SUVs. I drove to the factory in a new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV, which is one of the vehicles assembled at the Metaplant. The only other model assembled at the plant is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV. My tour began in the plant's modern main lobby. Hyundai broke ground on the facility in the fall of 2022 and took just two years to complete construction on the main production buildings. The Metaplant site consists of 11 buildings totalling 7.5 million square feet of space. The Metaplant is a marvel of vertical integration, with the goal of having as many key components, ranging from battery packs to seats, made on-site. Here's a Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell semi truck used to transport parts and supplies to the factory. It's one of 21 emission-free XCIENT trucks deployed around the Metaplant site. The production process starts in the stamping shop, where sheet metal is cut and stamped into parts that will make up the frame of the car. The sheet metal is supplied by the on-site Hyundai Steel facility. Stamped parts are transported by automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. The plant employs almost 300 AGVs to shuttle everything from spare parts to partially assembled cars. The stamped metal panels are then stored in these massive racks. The Metaplant was originally expected to produce up to 300,000 electrified vehicles annually. However, Hyundai announced at the plant's grand opening in March that its capacity will be expanded to 500,000 units in the coming years as part of a new $21 billion investment in US manufacturing. Here are parts of the Ioniq 9, Hyundai's new flagship three-row EV SUV. The plant is expected to start production of its first Kia model next year. The next part of the tour is the welding shop. Here, the stamped metal pieces are welded together by robot to form the body of the vehicle. The work done by the welding robots is then inspected by the plant's human employees known as Meta Pros. The Metplant employees more than 1,300 Meta Pros, nearly 90% of whom were hired locally. There are employee meeting and break areas located along the inspection and assembly areas. An employee cafeteria with remote ordering capability is located in the main assembly building. In addition to human eyes, the vehicles are also inspected by a pair of Boston Dynamics robot dogs called Spot. In 2021, Hyundai acquired an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics in a deal that valued the company at $1.1 billion. After the inspections are complete, a robot loads the partially assembled vehicles onto a conveyor system. Next stop, the paint shop. Unfortunately, my tour did not get access to the paint shop due to concerns that outside visitors may compromise the quality of the paint application. After receiving a fresh coat of paint, the vehicles travel through a bridge to the assembly building. Here, the painted bodies are married with their battery packs and skateboard chassis. Hyundai Mobis produces the skateboard chassis in a building next door to the general assembly facility. The Metaplant's on-site battery factory, operated in a joint venture with LG, is expected to come online next year. The plant currently sources its batteries from Hyundai's other facilities, including one in North Georgia that's a joint venture with SK. The vehicles' interiors are then assembled by hand. The further along the production process, the more you see human workers on the assembly line. Partially assembled EVs are shuttled through from area to area by the automated robots. The entire facility was immaculately clean, quiet, and felt beautifully choreographed. Assembled vehicles are loaded onto different AGVs that navigate the facility by reading the QR codes embedded into the floor. These AGVs shuttle the vehicles through the plant's various quality control tests. At the end of the assembly line, completed EVs are put through their paces at the on-site test track before being sent to the vehicle preparation center, or VPC, to get them ready for shipping. Vehicles destined for dealerships in the region are put on trucks, while those traveling more than 500 miles are shipped by rail at the Metplant's on-site train terminal. Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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4 days ago
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- Business Insider
Hyundai just built a $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia to compete with Tesla and GM — see inside
The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is an all-new $7.6 billion EV factory. HMGMA, located near Savannah, Georgia, opened its doors in March of this year. The factory will be able to build 500,000 EVs and Hybrids for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis every year. The $7.6 billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, or HMGMA, is one of the newest and most technologically advanced car factories in the world. The plant, located near Savannah, Georgia, opened its doors in March and will be a key production facility for Hyundai's EVs and PHEVs, as well as those belonging to its Genesis luxury brand and sister company Kia. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Genesis North America COO Tedros Mengiste cited the investment as an example of Hyundai's track record for "visionary and strategic, and long-term thinking." I recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of Hyundai's new megafactory packed with autonomous robots and state-of-the-art tech. The Hyundai Metaplant is situated on a 3,000-acre campus in the south Georgia town of Ellabell. Located just 20 miles from the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest in the US, the plant not only gives Hyundai much-needed manufacturing capacity in the US to avoid import tariffs, but it also affords the company the flexibility to export vehicles abroad. It also gives Hyundai the production footprint to compete against rivals like Tesla, GM, and Rivian, which is also building a new factory in Georgia. Driving up to the factory, it's easy to be wowed by the sheer scale of the sprawling complex. It's Hyundai Group's second car factory in the state. The company also operates a $3.2 billion, 2,200-acre facility in West Point, Georgia, that builds Kia EV and ICE SUVs. I drove to the factory in a new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV, which is one of the vehicles assembled at the Metaplant. My tour began in the plant's modern main lobby. Hyundai broke ground on the facility in the fall of 2022 and took just two years to complete construction on the main production buildings. The Metaplant site consists of 11 buildings totalling 7.5 million square feet of space. The Metaplant is a marvel of vertical integration, with the goal of having as many key components, ranging from battery packs to seats, made on-site. Here's a Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell semi truck used to transport parts and supplies to the factory. The production process starts in the stamping shop, where sheet metal is cut and stamped into parts that will make up the frame of the car. The sheet metal is supplied by the on-site Hyundai Steel facility. Stamped parts are transported by automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. The stamped metal panels are then stored in these massive racks. The Metaplant was originally expected to produce up to 300,000 electrified vehicles annually. However, Hyundai announced at the plant's grand opening in March that its capacity will be expanded to 500,000 units in the coming years as part of a new $21 billion investment in US manufacturing. Here are parts of the Ioniq 9, Hyundai's new flagship three-row EV SUV. The next part of the tour is the welding shop. Here, the stamped metal pieces are welded together by robot to form the body of the vehicle. The work done by the welding robots is then inspected by the plant's human employees known as Meta Pros. There are employee meeting and break areas located along the inspection and assembly areas. An employee cafeteria with remote ordering capability is located in the main assembly building. In addition to human eyes, the vehicles are also inspected by a pair of Boston Dynamics robot dogs called Spot. In 2021, Hyundai acquired an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics in a deal that valued the company at $1.1 billion. After the inspections are complete, a robot loads the partially assembled vehicles onto a conveyor system. Next stop, the paint shop. Unfortunately, my tour did not get access to the paint shop due to concerns that outside visitors may compromise the quality of the paint application. Here, the painted bodies are married with their battery packs and skateboard chassis. Hyundai Mobis produces the skateboard chassis in a building next door to the general assembly facility. The Metaplant's on-site battery factory, operated in a joint venture with LG, is expected to come online next year. The plant currently sources its batteries from Hyundai's other facilities, including one in North Georgia that's a joint venture with SK. The vehicles' interiors are then assembled by hand. The further along the production process, the more you see human workers on the assembly line. Partially assembled EVs are shuttled through from area to area by the automated robots. The entire facility was immaculately clean, quiet, and felt beautifully choreographed. Assembled vehicles are loaded onto different AGVs that navigate the facility by reading the QR codes embedded into the floor. These AGVs shuttle the vehicles through the plant's various quality control tests. At the end of the assembly line, completed EVs are put through their paces at the on-site test track before being sent to the vehicle preparation center, or VPC, to get them ready for shipping. Vehicles destined for dealerships in the region are put on trucks, while those traveling more than 500 miles are shipped by rail at the Metplant's on-site train terminal.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Named 2025 Merit Award 'Gold' Winner for Corporate Social Responsibility
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America was recently named a Gold Winner for the 2025 Merit Awards for Human Resources (HR) for Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives in Coastal Georgia, home to the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated electric vehicle mass-production plant in Bryan County, Georgia. "Hyundai is honored to receive this award for our STEM education initiatives in Coastal Georgia, underscoring our commitment to Progress for Humanity," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America. "We are dedicated to empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills required to lead in a technology-driven world, while fostering excitement for learning. We are proud to support young people through our initiatives and hopefully inspire some to pursue meaningful careers in clean energy and the automotive industry." Hyundai partnered with the SAE Foundation to deliver SAE International's award-winning A World In Motion® (AWIM) PreK-12 STEM education program to fourth grade classrooms in the Bryan County School District. The curriculum focused on core concepts such as air resistance, propulsion, and surface area, including real world connections to HMGMA's renewable energy resources, emission reduction technologies, and career paths. Hyundai also expanded its collaboration with the H2GP Foundation, sponsoring 16 teams in Bryan County for the inaugural Georgia Hydrogen Grand Prix as part of the Hyundai RC Program. This hands-on STEM competition which challenges students to design, build, and race hydrogen-powered RC cars, equips them with essential engineering, renewable energy, and automotive technology skills making learning an exciting and engaging experience. These programs aimed to provide equitable access to high-quality STEM education in Coastal Georgia, ensuring every student can explore critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Through hands-on learning, Hyundai seeks to introduce students to real-world applications and future career pathways. The Merit Awards for HR are evaluated based on submissions that demonstrate excellence in areas such as leadership, innovation, positive work environment, and more. The judging panel comprises a diverse group of journalists, executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, educators, and members of the Merit Awards staff. Hyundai Motor AmericaHyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Metaplant fined $30,000 for wastewater violations
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) was fined $30,000 for violating wastewater regulations in April, records show. According to an enforcement order from the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the plant was fined for discharging 'industrial wastewater to a publicly owned treatment works without an industrial pretreatment permit for such discharge.' They also reportedly utilized a sewage holding tank at the facility for purposes other than construction trailers at a construction site, the order said. By doing so, the EPD said they violated the Water Quality Control Act which regulates water quality, pollution and wastewater. The plant must now submit a corrective action plan. They were also told to 'submit all required documents to EPD Industrial Permitting Program for final action by the Director regarding an industrial pretreatment permit for discharge to the North Bryan WRF; comply with requirements for pumping and hauling Non-Process Wastewater.' A spokesperson for the Metaplant told WSAV in a statement that they 'has worked diligently with the GA-EPD on all aspects of our wastewater management issues and improvements' and that 'HMGMA has upgraded its wastewater treatment equipment and continues to work with the EPD to ensure compliance.' Residents have expressed concerns regarding the plants water usage and disposal since the beginning. Ogeechee Riverkeeper obtained documents through Georgia Open Records Act (GORA) requests, which revealed that HMGMA had been trucking wastewater off-site for a least four months in March. The City of Savannah and HMGMA had a temporary agreement where the city will treat Hyundai's wastewater until the Bryan County Wastewater Treatment Plant is done being built later this year. According to City of Savannah officials, levels of PH, solids and metals in the plant's wastewater were too high. 'In September 2024, HMGMA began discharging wastewater to the City of Savannah. Less than one month after discharge began, HMGMA, as required by permit, notified the city that our discharge amounts exceeded the limit for zinc, copper and total conductivity,' a plant spokesperson told WSAV in March. 'HMGMA immediately stopped discharging and began a root cause analysis to determine the source.' HMGMA said that they have now submitted a permit application to EPD to discharge wastewater to Bryan County, which is their long-term goal and that they have a draft permit in development. The plant began production of consumer vehicles in October. They held their grand opening in late March. You can read more about Hyundai's wastewater concerns here. Read Hyundai's May 7 statement in its entirety here: 'HMGMA has worked diligently with the GA-EPD on all aspects of our wastewater management issues and improvements. HMGMA has upgraded its wastewater treatment equipment and continues to work with the EPD to ensure compliance. In September 2024, HMGMA began discharging wastewater to the City of Savannah. Less than one month after discharge began, HMGMA, as required by permit, notified the City that our discharge amounts exceeded their limits. HMGMA immediately stopped discharging. HMGMA contracted with a specialized company to pump wastewater into tanker trucks and transport it off site to permitted facilities. We are working with EPD, Bryan County and the City of Savannah on the plans for future discharge. Recently, HMGMA submitted its permit application to EPD to discharge wastewater to Bryan County, which is the long-term goal. The permit application with EPD is complete and the draft permit is in development.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSAV-TV.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Assembled-In-America 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 EV Delivers 300+ Miles of Range From $58,955
New IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV starts at $60,555 MSRP including destination IONIQ 9 RWD S delivers impressive up to 335 miles per charge — all models offer 300+ miles of EPA-estimated rangei Top-of-the-line IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Design priced from $78,090 MSRP including destination Impressive interior space with fully flat floor, relaxation seatsii, and a slidable Universal Island 2.0 console enhance the passenger experience Standard NACS port and CCS adapters for maximum nationwide charging access Ultra-Fast Charging Capability: about 10-80% in as little as 24 minutes on 350-kW DC fast chargeriii IONIQ 9 eligible for full $7,500 federal tax creditiv IONIQ 9 is the second model manufactured at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia Eligible buyers of 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 to receive complimentary ChargePoint® Home Flex Level 2 EV Charger or $400 charging credit FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today revealed pricing for its new 2026 IONIQ 9 EV family. IONIQ 9 is a premium three-row SUV that delivers over 300 miles of all-electric range regardless of trim. With its expansive, class-above interior cutting-edge design, extensive safety features, and fast-charging technology, IONIQ 9 is ideal for modern family life. Pricing for IONIQ 9 RWD S with an impressive 335 miles of EPA-estimated driving range starts at $60,555, including destination. The IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Limited featuring 422 horsepower, 21-inch wheels and 311 miles of driving range, is priced from $72,850, including destination. The IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy starts at $76,590, including destination. It features exclusive exterior and interior design features including unique front and rear facias, and aluminum trim, plus a full slate of new safety and convenience technologies. The range-topping IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Design adds Matte paint and 21-inch turbine wheels to the Calligraphy model and is priced at $78,090, including destination. Customers who purchase or lease any new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 model are eligible for their choice of a ChargePoint® Home Flex Level 2iv charger or a $400 charging credit. Hyundai will provide the charger through its Hyundai Home Marketplace which will also assist customers with scheduling professional installation. Paid installation through Hyundai Home is required to receive EV charger. Customers who opt for the $400 ChargePoint charge credit can use it through the ChargePoint mobile app. For more information, please visit IONIQ 9 is among the first non-Tesla models to feature a native NACS port. This easy-to-use design makes for seamless charging on the Tesla Supercharger network, and included adapters enable convenient charging on CCS high-speed public chargers and Level 2 home chargers alike. All 2026 IONIQ 9 models sold in the United States will be built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Bryan County, Georgia. IONIQ 9 is eligible for today's full $7,500 federal tax credit with purchase. The 2026 IONIQ 9 is set to arrive at dealerships by early May. "IONIQ 9 features a beautifully executed cabin that offers the space that families need and the features and premium finishes that they desire," said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "With impressive charging speeds and a full suite of active safety features, IONIQ 9 is a no-compromises family SUV that just happens to be electric." 2026 IONIQ 9 Pricing Model EV Powertrain Drivetrain Driving Range (miles) MSRPv IONIQ 9 RWD S 160-kW (215-HP) Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive 335 $58,955 IONIQ 9 AWD SE 226.1 kW (303-HP) Dual Electric Motors All-Wheel Drive 320 $62,765 IONIQ 9 AWD SEL 226.1-kW (303-HP) Dual Electric Motors All-Wheel Drive 320 $66,320 IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE LIMITED 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors All-Wheel Drive 311 $71,250 IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE CALLIGRAPHY 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors All-Wheel Drive 311 $74,990 IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE CALLIGRAPHY DESIGN 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors All-Wheel Drive 311 $76,490 Prices in the chart above do not include $1,600 in freight charges. Hyundai Motor AmericaHyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok i EPA-estimated 335-mile driving range for 2026 IONIQ 9 RWD S trim; EPA-estimated 320-mile driving range for IONIQ 9 AWD SE and AWD SEL trims; EPA-estimated 311-mile driving range for IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Limited and AWD Performance Calligraphy Design trims. Figures are EPA estimates and based on a fully charged battery. For comparison purposes only. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary based on a number of factors, including vehicle options, driving conditions and habits, vehicle and battery's condition, battery temperature and outside temperature. ii Relaxation seats are only available on select trim levels iii Approximately 24 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on a 350-kW, 800V DC ultra-fast charger using the CCS adapter included with the 2026 IONIQ 9. Actual charging time varies based on a number of factors, including current battery charge level, output of the charging unit, vehicle and battery settings, battery temperature and outside temperature. Ultra-fast charging stations are provided by independent companies and availability is not guaranteed. iv Eligible customers who purchase or lease a new 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicle ("Vehicle") from a participating Hyundai dealer between March 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 can receive either a hardwired Level 2 ChargePoint® Home Flex EV charger ("Charger") or a $400 out-of-home charging credit with ChargePoint ("Charging Credit"). Customer must take delivery of Vehicle from new retail stock and execute lease or purchase contract by December 31, 2025. Charger offer cannot be redeemed in AK. Depending on the offer selected, customer will receive a coupon code for the Charger or Charging Credit. Coupon code will be sent via email within approximately five business days of offer redemption. Customers who select the Charger offer have 60 days from Vehicle lease or purchase contract date to redeem the Charger offer. Paid installation through Hyundai Home is required to receive the Charger. Hardwired installation of the Charger must be scheduled through the Hyundai Home Marketplace ( and completed within 120 days of Vehicle lease or purchase contract date. Installation is conducted by third party electricians sourced through Hyundai Home and contracted by customers. Initial deposit required and additional costs apply. Hardwired installation available on select residential property only. Customers who select the Charging Credit offer have 60 days from Vehicle lease or purchase contract date to redeem the Charging Credit offer. Customers will have two (2) years from the date of redemption to use the Charging Credit. Coupon code is non-transferable and not available for cash. See your Hyundai dealer and for full terms and conditions. Offers end December 31, 2025. v MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America Sign in to access your portfolio
