Hyundai's Georgia ‘Metaplant' will spark EV expansion

Several top Hyundai and government officials spoke at the ceremony., (Carly Schaffner)

October 25, 2022 09:07 PM

ELLABELL, Ga. — Hyundai Motor Group broke ground Tuesday on a mammoth $5.54 billion manufacturing project that will produce electric vehicles and batteries for the Hyundai, Genesis and Kia brands.

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