Our Partners
A partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International seeks to create a premier research and development hub for electric vehicle and mobility innovation.
Alabama Power
Alabama Power serves 1.5 million homes, businesses, and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama. Alabama Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the nation’s largest producers of energy.
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
MBUSI builds superior quality automobiles in Alabama utilizing state-of-the-art production systems. The systems and processes utilized contribute to the quality manufacturing of ultimate luxury vehicles in a safe, efficient, and sustainable way. As part of the Electric Vehicle transformation, MBUSI is launching new EV models and is also producing the required EV Batteries at its state of the art facility in Vance, Alabama.
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama leverages its strengths to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society. Through its research institutes and centers, UA seeks to improve the quality of life for the people of Alabama, the southeast, and around the globe. The Alabama Transportation Institute facilitates world-class leadership for interdisciplinary transportation research that impacts Alabama and the nation. The AMP Center is a unit of ATI.
Industry, academia, and government working together focused on research enabled innovation driving economic and workforce development capable of exceeding the needs of eMobility consumers
Alabama By the Numbers
$8.3 Billion Exports of Alabama-made vehicles and parts approached $8.3 billion in 2020
#3 Alabama ranks third nationally in export dollars for motor vehicles
1 Million Alabama automakers produce nearly 1 million cars and light-trucks per year
