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Hyundai Announces New Production Start Date at Metaplant America During Hyundai Day in Georgia

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Monday, February 26, 2024

At the event, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) revealed that the official start of production has accelerated to the fourth quarter of 2024 with the grand opening celebration targeted for the first quarter of 2025.

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At the event, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) revealed that the official start of production has accelerated to the fourth quarter of 2024 with the grand opening celebration targeted for the first quarter of 2025.
Additionally, the General Assembly passed a Resolution commending Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing Feb. 26, 2024, as Hyundai Day at the State Capitol.
"Georgia is like a second home to us," said José Muñoz, president and global COO, Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO, Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America.
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated Electric Vehicle mass-production plant and is located in Bryan County, Georgia.

2024 Altair Enlighten Award Open for Entries

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

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Award spotlights the automotive industry's finest innovations in sustainable, lightweight design
TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions.
The Altair Enlighten Award, honoring the greatest sustainability & lightweighting advancements, is open for submissions.
An award that garners interest from industry, engineering, policymakers, educators, students, and the public alike, the Altair Enlighten Award showcases the latest and greatest technology innovations dedicated to sustainability.
Media partners for the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industrie.

2024 Altair Enlighten Award Open for Entries

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

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Award spotlights the automotive industry's finest innovations in sustainable, lightweight design
TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions.
"As we continue to see the urgent need for greener, more sustainable global transportation technology, the Enlighten Award is the premier award that showcases the future of the automotive industry's sustainability efforts."
An award that garners interest from industry, engineering, policymakers, educators, students, and the public alike, the Altair Enlighten Award showcases the latest and greatest technology innovations dedicated to sustainability.
Media partners for the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industrie.

Hyundai Announces Higher Wage Structure for Production Team Members in Alabama and Georgia

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Monday, November 13, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today announced a new wage structure for its production team members at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today announced a new wage structure for its production team members at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.
Hyundai will begin a wage strategy in January 2024 that will result in U.S. production team member hourly wages increasing 25% by 2028.
Production team members in Alabama have achieved their production targets this year, including successful preparations to begin production of the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe in January 2024 (which will be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week) and Genesis Electrified GV70, earlier this year.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., is an independent manufacturing operation of Hyundai Motor Company, based in Seoul, Korea.

H2Power Co. Welcomes Industry Luminary Dr. K. Venkatesh Prasad to the Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- H2Power Co. is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. K. Venkatesh Prasad to its prestigious Board of Advisors, reinforcing the Company's dedication to fostering innovation and growth in the realm of hydrogen solutions.

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Dr. Prasad is a highly accomplished addition to the H2Power Co. team.
He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Innovation Officer at the Center for Automotive Research.
Soraya Larkin, President, H2Power Co., shared, "I am delighted that Dr. Prasad is joining our Advisory Board.
I am confident that together with H2Power Co.'s leadership team, we can make a substantial impact in shaping the future of hydrogen solutions."

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group Sign MoU for Future Mobility Collaboration

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The proximity of these facilities to Georgia Tech was one of the important considerations in deciding their locations.

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The proximity of these facilities to Georgia Tech was one of the important considerations in deciding their locations.
The collaboration with Georgia Tech builds upon the Group's long history in Georgia.
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, participating in the HMG-Georgia Tech MOU ceremony, was the Governor of Georgia at the time of the Kia Georgia plant's opening.
"Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group Sign MoU for Future Mobility Collaboration

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The proximity of these facilities to Georgia Tech was one of the important considerations in deciding their locations.

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The proximity of these facilities to Georgia Tech was one of the important considerations in deciding their locations.
The collaboration with Georgia Tech builds upon the Group's long history in Georgia.
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, participating in the HMG-Georgia Tech MOU ceremony, was the Governor of Georgia at the time of the Kia Georgia plant's opening.
"Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group Sign MoU for Future Mobility Collaboration

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

"Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.

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"Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.
Congratulations to Georgia Tech, Hyundai Motor Group, and all of the partners we are celebrating today."
The elements of the Georgia Tech and Hyundai partnership include:
Research and Innovation: Hyundai will collaborate with Georgia Tech on joint research and development programs focused on the future of sustainable mobility, including battery technology and expanding the hydrogen economy.
The benefits of the partnership are wide-ranging and substantial for Georgia Tech and the state of Georgia.

SOUTHTEC 2023 Programming Features Tooling U-SME Workforce Day, CESMII SMART Manufacturing Experience and Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers

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Friday, September 8, 2023

SME’s public-private partnerships culminate at SOUTHTEC this year to make the greatest possible impact on accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

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SME’s public-private partnerships culminate at SOUTHTEC this year to make the greatest possible impact on accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
All three days of programming will take place in the SMART Manufacturing Experience Pavilion’s SMART Manufacturing Theater, provided by SME and CESMII.
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, CESMII – The SMART Manufacturing Institute will offer attendees the SMART Manufacturing Experience, with sessions focused on technological improvements for more productive, sustainable and resilient processes.
The event will also welcome the members of CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute for their 2023 Annual Member Meeting.

MARELLI WINS ALTAIR ENLIGHTEN AWARD WITH ITS "LIGHTWEIGHT URETHANE FOR INTERIOR PRODUCTS"

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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DETROIT, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology company Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), both based in Michigan, US, named Marelli a 2023 Enlighten Award winner in the Future of Lightweighting category for its "Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products".

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DETROIT, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology company Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), both based in Michigan, US, named Marelli a 2023 Enlighten Award winner in the Future of Lightweighting category for its "Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products".
The award ceremony was held on August 1st, as part of the CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), an event focused on the future of the global automotive industry.
Marelli has developed a new lightweight polyurethane foam that can be applied to all foam-in-place (FIP) applications, particularly the main dashboard panel.
"We are honored to receive the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award for our polyurethane foam technology," said Tsukasa Fujii, president of Marelli's Interior Experience division.