Electric Vehicles Are on the Rise in Birmingham, Study Says
July 16, 2022
Birmingham ranks in the top 10 for used electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study.
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July 16, 2022
Birmingham ranks in the top 10 for used electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study.
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Alabama’s First Electric Garbage Truck: Here’s How it Will Work
July 13, 2022
City officials, including Mayor Sandy Stimpson, along with Mack Trucks Inc. representatives unveiled a model of an electric garbage truck and gave a demonstration of it on Wednesday outside of the Public Works building in…
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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).
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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)
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Mercedes doubles down on its Alabama presence as it plans for an electric future
June 9, 2022
In March, while celebrating 25 years in Tuscaloosa County, it also unveiled its new battery plant in neighboring Bibb County. (Free registration required)
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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.
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Strong Partnership Fuels Alabama Mobility and Power Center
November 9, 2021
A strong partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power Company and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. fuels a newly-formed research and workforce development center designed to meet the needs of the booming electric vehicle market.
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UA, Mercedes-Benz, Alabama Power collaborate on electric vehicle research, development
November 9, 2021
The university’s board of trustees has approved forming the Alabama Mobility and Power Center, which its creators hope will be a leading research and development center to speed along growth in the electric vehicle field.
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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…
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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.