Jun 12, 2024

Jobs IRL: Georgia bets big on EVs, and Savannahians

An electric Hyundai charging. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

We take a closer look at Hyundai's massive EV manufacturing facility, the Metaplant, and what it will take to get workers trained for it.

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Jobs IRL

How Georgia is training workers to make EVs at Hyundai's massive Metaplant

by David Brancaccio and Nic Perez

Jun 12, 2024

The partnership between the state and the company, which includes tax incentives, could result in the production of 300,000 cars a year.

Construction of Hyundai's Metaplant, which is expected to employ 8,500 workers, underway in October 2023.

Courtesy Hyundai

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

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