Zachary Hansen

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Adam Van Brimmer |Zachary Hansen

SAVANNAH, Georgia ― The day Hyundai broke ground on its Georgia electric vehicle factory in fall 2022, the automaker also staged the car equivalent of a fashion show at this city's Enmarket Arena. Hyundai had yet to announce what models it would build at what would become the Metaplant, so locals flocked to the open house in search of hints. The centerpiece display showcased an all-electric SUV, a concept car known as SEVEN.

Mar 4, 2025 | macon.com | Kelly Yamanouchi |J. Trubey |Zachary Hansen |Mirtha Donastorg

As new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday, businesses and consumers are girding for the effects on their costs and the competitive landscape. President Donald Trump signed executive orders last month but delayed implementation of 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico until Tuesday. The 10% import tax on Chinese goods have now been doubled with a second 10% tax. This week, Trump has also threatened new tariffs on agricultural products.

Jan 16, 2025 | macon.com | Zachary Hansen

Months after leveraging federal funds to help build a semiconductor parts factory east of Atlanta, the Biden-Harris administration is chipping in more money to assist with the plant's research and development efforts. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Thursday it awarded Absolics a $100 million grant to further the company's development of cutting-edge materials used to package computer chips.

Jan 16, 2025 | macon.com | Zachary Hansen |Drew Kann |J. Scott Trubey

The U.S. Department of Energyhas given final approval to electric vehicle maker Rivian fora loan expected to be worth $6 billion to support its stalled Georgia factory, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said Thursday,a huge infusion of cash intended to ensure the plant gets built.

Jan 16, 2025 | ledger-enquirer.com | Drew Kann |Zachary Hansen |Zachary Hansen