Category: Industry News
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UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award
May 12, 2023 A proposal led by The University of Alabama to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles was selected by the National Science Foundation to be developed further. -
Alabama Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (Summer 2022)
October 12, 2022 This version of Alabama’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (EVIP) offers a current market assessment and recommendations for FY2023 state funds allocated by the Alabama legislature and FY2022 and FY2023 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)… -
Southern Company, in Partnership With Volta, Now Offering Sustainable Software Solutions to Companies Transitioning From Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles
June 15, 2022 Southern Company today announced a significant step in electric transportation solutions for companies looking to transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV). -
A Charged Opportunity: What does Alabama’s growing EV machine need?
June 10, 2022 Alabama has long been a hub for auto manufacturers. Now it’s poised to become a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing. (Subscription required) -
State launches Drive Electric Alabama program promoting use of electric vehicles
November 30, 2021 The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on Monday announced the launch of the state’s electric vehicle (EV) education and marketing program. -
Mercedes adding hundreds of production team members by year’s end
October 6, 2021 Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) plans to launch an accelerated campaign to hire several hundred permanent production team members before the end of 2021 to allow its Alabama manufacturing operation to meet growing demand for its… -
Battery recycling plant will be built at Tuscaloosa County Airport Industrial Park
September 27, 2021 According to a news release from the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority, Li‐Cycle’s lithium‐ion battery recycling plant is expected to begin operations by mid-2022 and create around 78 jobs by its third year of operation. -
Growing demand, industry support lead to state investment in electric vehicle chargers
August 9, 2021 Earlier this summer, the State of Alabama awarded 18 grants worth more than $4 million to help private entities add electric vehicle charging stations for public use. However, during the process, the state received 76…