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april 13, 2022 - Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama to launch first U.S. built Santa Fe Hybrid
- Santa Fe Hybrid to Begin Production in October 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 12, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced it will continue to grow its sport utility vehicle production capabilities later this year with the addition of the hybrid version of the Santa Fe. The #santafehybrid will join the Elantra sedan, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on the #montgomery assembly line.
The addition of the #santafehybrid will mark the beginning of Hyundai’s electric vehicle production in the United States. The latest milestone for HMMA received the #green light during a recent project agreement signing ceremony with #alabama Governor #kayivey at the state capitol and was announced by #josemunoz, president and CEO, #hyundai Motor North America in New York City today. Recently announced production enhancements at HMMA including the start of production of #santafehybrid will include $300 million in investments and the creation of 200 additional jobs.
“Hyundai Motor Company is taking its first steps toward bringing electric vehicle production to the United States. We are excited to showcase our team members in producing electric vehicles here in #alabama,” said #erniekim, president and CEO, #hyundaimotormanufacturingalabama.
“Over the years, we have developed an enduring partnership with #hyundai, and it’s been great to witness the profound economic impacts of the company’s continued investments in #alabama,” Governor #kayivey said. “Hyundai’s new growth plans in #montgomery will help prepare the state’s #auto industry for the #ev revolution while also aligning with our strategic initiatives such as Drive Electric #alabama. This is another major milestone for our friends at #hyundai.”
HMMA will begin plant expansion projects ranging from additional warehouse space to enhanced assembly processes to support electric vehicle production. The #santafehybrid will begin production in October 2022.
The addition of the #santafehybrid will strengthen HMMA’s position as a preferred employer in #montgomery and continue to increase high quality jobs at the plant and throughout its supplier base.
The Santa Fe Hybrid matches SUV versatility with MPG efficiency and is available now at all U.S. dealerships.
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