Why the Southeast Is Winning EV Projects, With More on the Way
14 Aug 2023
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The southeastern United States has become a focal point for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and their suppliers as automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) place their bets on EV plants that will usher in the EV era. These new plants are essential to the long-term growth plans of the OEMs, and a company’s location decision is particularly critical.
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