On June 22, 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the latest additions to its Global Lighthouse Network (GLN), with NIO Factory Two (“NIO F2”) joining the network as a Lighthouse. As the WEF notes, “intensifying competition in the electric vehicle sector demands faster product development, customization, and integration across … [continued]
The US startup Rivian has secured a $4.5 billion loan from the US Department of Energy, in support of its plans for producing EVs at scale in Georgia in 2028.
Hyundai invited CleanTechnica into its brand new automotive factory where it is building the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 for US customers. It’s located a few minutes outside of Savannah in Ellabell, Georgia. Disclaimer: Hyundai paid for the author’s travel and accommodations to attend this event in Savannah, Georgia. The … [continued]
An FMC Pinoy Transporter built for the Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events at Itogon, Benguet, in the mountainous North provinces of the Philippines. (Photo by Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events)
Francisco Motors, best known for its iconic jeepneys, is now at the center of a serious effort by the State of California to attract a major zero-emission vehicle manufacturing investment. Is the shift unfolding in the global electric vehicle landscape caused by the Iran-prompted oil crisis why Francisco Motors plans … [continued]
A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was … [continued]
The sprawling Hyundai Metaplant campus in Georgia will host a new EV battery factory, though an immigration raid at the site has halted construction for now (courtesy of Hyundai).
The sprawling Hyundai Metaplant campus in Georgia will host a new EV battery factory, though an immigration raid at the site has halted construction for now,
Rivian's on-again, off-again electric vehicle factory in Georgia is back on track, with a $6.57 billion loan from the US Department of Energy in its pocket.
Rivian’s on-again, off-again electric vehicle factory in Georgia is back on track, with a $6.57 billion loan from the US Department of Energy in its pocket.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Thoothukudi, India, marking a pivotal step in its global expansion and its broader strategy to focus on the burgeoning Asian market. The new facility, located in the SIPCOT Industrial Park in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is … [continued]
Vinfast Hà Tĩnh manufacturing facility, located in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, completed less than seven months after construction began. (Photo from Vinfast)
Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast commenced operations at its new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, Hà Tĩnh Province. The facility is the second EV plant, located about 430 kilometers (~267 miles) from its main factory in Hai Phong. Constructed in under seven months, it is … [continued]
Euisun Chung, Executive Chair Hyundai Motor Group speaks during the grand opening of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Ellabell, Ga. (Corey Perrine/AP Content Services for Hyundai Motor America)
The largest economic development project in the history of Georgia is now open. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a battery and vehicle assembly factory that Hyundai Motor Group invested $12.6 billion to build. The company says that it will produce up to 500,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric and … [continued]
