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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) has officially opened in Ellabell, Georgia, marking the completion of the state's largest economic development project. The $12.6 billion facility will produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.

The plant began operations with the first Hyundai IONIQ 5 rolling off the assembly line in October 2024, followed by IONIQ 9 production. The facility features advanced AI-powered processes, robotics, and automated systems, with nearly double the automation of existing facilities.

Hyundai Motor Group has announced an additional $21 billion investment from 2025 to 2028, including:

  • $9 billion for U.S. production capacity expansion to 1.2 million vehicles
  • $6 billion for parts and logistics, including a new steel mill
  • $6 billion for innovation in autonomous driving, robotics, and AI
The project is expected to create 8,500 direct jobs at HMGMA by 2031 and generate 40,000 direct and indirect jobs in Georgia.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) ha ufficialmente aperto a Ellabell, in Georgia, segnando il completamento del più grande progetto di sviluppo economico dello stato. L'impianto da 12,6 miliardi di dollari produrrà fino a 500.000 veicoli elettrici e ibridi all'anno per i marchi Hyundai, Kia e Genesis.

Lo stabilimento ha iniziato le operazioni con il primo Hyundai IONIQ 5 che è uscito dalla linea di montaggio nell'ottobre 2024, seguito dalla produzione dell'IONIQ 9. La struttura presenta processi avanzati alimentati da intelligenza artificiale, robotica e sistemi automatizzati, con quasi il doppio dell'automazione rispetto agli impianti esistenti.

Hyundai Motor Group ha annunciato un ulteriore investimento di 21 miliardi di dollari dal 2025 al 2028, che include:

  • 9 miliardi di dollari per l'espansione della capacità produttiva negli Stati Uniti fino a 1,2 milioni di veicoli
  • 6 miliardi di dollari per parti e logistica, inclusa una nuova acciaieria
  • 6 miliardi di dollari per l'innovazione nella guida autonoma, robotica e intelligenza artificiale
Il progetto si prevede crei 8.500 posti di lavoro diretti presso HMGMA entro il 2031 e generi 40.000 posti di lavoro diretti e indiretti in Georgia.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) ha abierto oficialmente en Ellabell, Georgia, marcando la finalización del proyecto de desarrollo económico más grande del estado. La instalación de 12.6 mil millones de dólares producirá hasta 500,000 vehículos eléctricos e híbridos anualmente para las marcas Hyundai, Kia y Genesis.

La planta comenzó operaciones con el primer Hyundai IONIQ 5 saliendo de la línea de ensamblaje en octubre de 2024, seguido por la producción del IONIQ 9. La instalación cuenta con procesos avanzados impulsados por inteligencia artificial, robótica y sistemas automatizados, con casi el doble de automatización que las instalaciones existentes.

Hyundai Motor Group ha anunciado una inversión adicional de 21 mil millones de dólares desde 2025 hasta 2028, que incluye:

  • 9 mil millones de dólares para la expansión de la capacidad de producción en EE. UU. a 1.2 millones de vehículos
  • 6 mil millones de dólares para piezas y logística, incluida una nueva acería
  • 6 mil millones de dólares para la innovación en conducción autónoma, robótica e inteligencia artificial
Se espera que el proyecto genere 8,500 empleos directos en HMGMA para 2031 y genere 40,000 empleos directos e indirectos en Georgia.

현대자동차그룹 메타플랜트 아메리카 (HMGMA)가 조지아주 엘라벨에서 공식 개소하며, 주에서 가장 큰 경제 개발 프로젝트의 완료를 알렸습니다. 이 126억 달러 규모의 시설은 현대, 기아, 제네시스 브랜드를 위해 연간 최대 50만 대의 전기 및 하이브리드 차량을 생산할 것입니다.

공장은 2024년 10월 첫 번째 현대 아이오닉 5가 조립 라인에서 출고되며 운영을 시작했고, 이어서 아이오닉 9의 생산이 진행됩니다. 이 시설은 인공지능 기반의 고급 프로세스, 로봇공학 및 자동화 시스템을 갖추고 있으며, 기존 시설에 비해 거의 두 배의 자동화를 자랑합니다.

현대자동차그룹은 2025년부터 2028년까지 추가 210억 달러의 투자를 발표했습니다. 여기에는:

  • 미국 생산 능력 확장을 위한 90억 달러 (120만 대 차량)
  • 부품 및 물류를 위한 60억 달러, 새로운 제철소 포함
  • 자율주행, 로봇공학 및 인공지능 혁신을 위한 60억 달러
이 프로젝트는 2031년까지 HMGMA에서 8,500개의 직접 일자리를 창출하고 조지아주에서 40,000개의 직접 및 간접 일자리를 창출할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) a officiellement ouvert ses portes à Ellabell, en Géorgie, marquant l'achèvement du plus grand projet de développement économique de l'État. Ce site de 12,6 milliards de dollars produira jusqu'à 500 000 véhicules électriques et hybrides par an pour les marques Hyundai, Kia et Genesis.

L'usine a commencé ses opérations avec le premier Hyundai IONIQ 5 sortant de la chaîne de montage en octobre 2024, suivi de la production de l'IONIQ 9. L'établissement dispose de processus avancés alimentés par l'IA, de la robotique et de systèmes automatisés, avec presque le double d'automatisation par rapport aux installations existantes.

Hyundai Motor Group a annoncé un investissement supplémentaire de 21 milliards de dollars de 2025 à 2028, comprenant :

  • 9 milliards de dollars pour l'expansion de la capacité de production aux États-Unis à 1,2 million de véhicules
  • 6 milliards de dollars pour les pièces et la logistique, y compris un nouvel aciérie
  • 6 milliards de dollars pour l'innovation dans la conduite autonome, la robotique et l'IA
Le projet devrait créer 8 500 emplois directs chez HMGMA d'ici 2031 et générer 40 000 emplois directs et indirects en Géorgie.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) hat offiziell in Ellabell, Georgia, eröffnet und damit das größte wirtschaftliche Entwicklungsprojekt des Bundesstaates abgeschlossen. Die 12,6 Milliarden Dollar teure Anlage wird jährlich bis zu 500.000 Elektro- und Hybridfahrzeuge für die Marken Hyundai, Kia und Genesis produzieren.

Das Werk nahm den Betrieb mit dem ersten Hyundai IONIQ 5 auf, der im Oktober 2024 vom Band lief, gefolgt von der Produktion des IONIQ 9. Die Einrichtung verfügt über fortschrittliche KI-gesteuerte Prozesse, Robotik und automatisierte Systeme, mit fast doppelt so viel Automatisierung wie bestehende Anlagen.

Die Hyundai Motor Group hat eine zusätzliche Investition von 21 Milliarden Dollar für den Zeitraum von 2025 bis 2028 angekündigt, die Folgendes umfasst:

  • 9 Milliarden Dollar für die Erweiterung der Produktionskapazität in den USA auf 1,2 Millionen Fahrzeuge
  • 6 Milliarden Dollar für Teile und Logistik, einschließlich eines neuen Stahlwerks
  • 6 Milliarden Dollar für Innovationen im Bereich autonomes Fahren, Robotik und KI
Es wird erwartet, dass das Projekt bis 2031 8.500 direkte Arbeitsplätze bei HMGMA schafft und 40.000 direkte und indirekte Arbeitsplätze in Georgia generiert.

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  • Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, the key pillar of the Group's $12.6 billion investment in Georgia and the largest economic development project in the state's history, is now open
  • Vehicle assembly and battery plant will produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands
  • Hyundai Motor Group commits to an additional $21 billion investment from 2025 to 2028 to drive U.S. manufacturing growth
  • Since entering the U.S., Hyundai Motor Group has invested $20.5 billion in the U.S., creating directly and indirectly more than 570,000 American jobs

ELLABELL, Ga., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) today hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia's history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

"Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America not only represents the Group's advanced manufacturing capabilities and commitment to innovation, but also our investment in relationships with our partners and communities right here in Georgia," said Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group. "With the rich history of craftsmanship and manufacturing in this community, together with the talented workforce at HMGMA we are building the future of mobility with America, in America."

The event was attended by Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung, Governor Brian P. Kemp, U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz, Kia Corporation President and CEO Ho Sung Song, company officials, state and local leaders, HMGMA Meta Pro employees, and other distinguished guests.

"Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, made possible by our commitment to working with job creators to build fruitful partnerships for decades. Collaborations between HMGMA and Georgia's universities and technical colleges, including Georgia Quick Start's on-site training facility, are preparing Georgians for high-quality jobs of today and tomorrow, while our award-winning infrastructure, such as our ports connects companies to markets around the nation and globe," said Governor Kemp during the event, highlighting the positive impact of the plant on the state's economy as well as its role in advancing innovative manufacturing and cultivating a skilled labor pool in Georgia.

HMG entered into a landmark agreement with the State of Georgia in May 2022 to establish a cutting-edge electric and hybrid vehicle production and battery manufacturing facility in Ellabell, Georgia, located 20 miles outside of historic Savannah. By June 2022, HMGMA was officially formed, and within four months, the company broke ground on the project, setting an unprecedented pace for development.

On October 3, 2024, less than two years after breaking ground, the first vehicle – a Hyundai IONIQ 5 – rolled off the assembly line, marking a new era for the Group's U.S. operations. Hyundai's IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV is also now in production at HMGMA and will be joined in 2026 by the first Kia model to be built at the facility.

In addition to manufacturing electric vehicles for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia, the plant is also equipped to produce hybrid vehicles. HMGMA has the capacity to initially produce 300,000 vehicles annually.

Investment and Economic Impact
The Group's investment in Georgia related to HMGMA and joint battery ventures with LG Energy Solution and SK On is $12.6 billion. This represents the largest single investment in the state's history and includes a total of 8,500 jobs at HMGMA by 2031. The Group's total investments in Georgia are expected to create nearly 40,000 direct and indirect jobs, and $4.6 billion in individual earnings every year, according to the Center for Automotive Research.

As of the end of 2024, more than $2.5 billion in capital investment and approximately 6,900 jobs have been announced by HMGMA suppliers in 12 counties across the state. This more than doubles the additional $1 billion investment by suppliers that was originally anticipated.

HMGMA exemplifies the Group's dedication to fostering economic growth, driving technological advancements, and delivering sustainable solutions to the U.S. market. To date, the Group has invested more than $20.5 billion in the U.S. in the service of these goals, creating or supporting over 570,000 jobs nationwide. 

Earlier this week, the Group announced a significant investment of $21 billion in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028; $9 billion will be invested to establish an annual production capacity in the U.S. of 1.2 million vehicles. The Group plans to expand HMGMA's annual production capacity to a total of 500,000 units, an increase of 200,000 units from the original plan. In addition, the Group's existing U.S. production sites – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Kia Autoland Georgia – will also see improvements in production facilities.

A total of $6 billion will be allocated to enhance the Group's parts and logistics business, as well as establishing an Electric Arc Furnace-based integrated steel mill in the U.S. through its affiliate, Hyundai Steel, with an annual steel production capacity of 2.7 million tons. The mill will supply high-quality automotive steel plates to HMGMA when commercial steel production begins in 2029.

The Group will invest an additional $6 billion to drive innovation and expand strategic partnerships with U.S. companies in areas including autonomous driving, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced air mobility (AAM).

Through this $21 billion commitment to drive U.S. manufacturing growth, the Group anticipates it will create 14,000 new direct full-time jobs in the U.S. by 2028. The overall economic impact is expected to generate more than 100,000 direct and indirect job opportunities across related industries. 

Technology and Design
HMGMA's architecture blends advanced technology with design elements that reflect Hyundai's brand identity and the natural beauty of the Savannah area.

HMGMA has integrated a variety of proof-of-concept manufacturing technologies and systems from Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), scaling these to accommodate the larger production volume at the Georgia facility.

For example, all HMGMA's processes – order collection, procurement, logistics and production – are optimized using AI and real-time data, and cutting-edge robotics and vision systems ensure high-quality vehicle production. These innovative manufacturing systems help create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers, improving efficiency.

HMGMA expands its mixed-model production capability and integrates various robot processes to enhance automation, including automated guided vehicles for an optimized logistics system, Boston Dynamic's Spot for exterior quality inspection in the weld shop, and parking robots in the assembly shop. Automation in HMGMA's assembly shop is nearly double that of the Group's existing facilities.

"It's a historic moment that our state-of-the-art smart plant is officially open," said Oscar Kwon, CEO of HMGMA. "It is as important for us to create a comfortable and welcoming work environment for our Metaplant employees, also known as Meta Pros, as it is for us to create an energy-efficient and technologically advanced plant. It is essential for our Meta Pros to be happy, comfortable and safe in their work environment for long-lasting careers at HMGMA."  

All the work zones, from office to production areas, have been designed to encourage communication and build team collaboration. The designs feature open layouts with ample daylight and indoor landscaping. Production areas, such as those in the assembly building, have team centers with skylights delivering natural light at the center of the building and can be used for employee breaks and meetings. 

The 3,050-foot-long front of the HMGMA building's exterior is lit in two parallel lines, inspired by a stream, and outlines an area where interstate travelers can view the vehicles as they travel by conveyer from paint to general assembly.  

A solar parking lot located at the front of the site will generate 5.2 megawatts of energy, accounting for roughly five percent of the Metaplant's total power consumption. The solar panels are installed above 1,878 parking spaces, providing shade for vehicles while simultaneously producing electricity.

A 41-acre ecological park that includes trails, running tracks, sports fields, and picnic areas will feature prominently in front of the Metaplant – all for Meta Pros to enjoy before or after work. Construction of the park is ongoing.

Hydrogen Ecosystem
HMGMA has deployed Hyundai Motor XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. A total of 21 XCIENT trucks are currently in operation, representing more than a third of the Glovis America truck fleet at HMGMA, which transport vehicle parts from suppliers across the region to the 2,906-acre Megasite where HMGMA is located on a daily basis.

This industry-leading initiative represents a significant step forward in HMGMA's leadership efforts to both reduce its carbon footprint and actively promote sustainable practices in daily logistics operations.

Community Engagement
Working under Hyundai Motor Group's global vision of shaping a better future for humanity through smart mobility solutions and sustainable innovation, Hyundai Motor has supported several non-profit organizations that have had a positive impact on the community, especially in the areas of education, safety and sustainability. Since 2022, Hyundai and Genesis, along with various social responsibility initiatives and nonprofit organizations, have donated nearly $4.5 million to local organizations in Georgia.

Kia's Autoland Georgia factory in West Point has provided over $22 million in support of Georgia communities since 2009, including more than $6 million to support educational programs such as the THINC College & Career Academy, and SAE's "A World in Motion."

About HMGMA 
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated electrified vehicle mass-production plant located in Bryan County, GA. The new plant boasts a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV and hybrid ecosystem to realize customer value. The Georgia facility is an intelligent manufacturing plant. All processes of production—order collection, procurement, logistics and production—are optimized utilizing AI and data. The innovative manufacturing system also helps create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers.

About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group's mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Media Center.

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What is the production capacity of Hyundai's new Metaplant America (HYMTF) in Georgia?

The HMGMA facility will have an initial capacity of 300,000 vehicles annually, expanding to 500,000 units of electric and hybrid vehicles for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.

How many jobs will Hyundai's Metaplant America (HYMTF) create in Georgia by 2031?

The facility will create 8,500 direct jobs at HMGMA by 2031, with nearly 40,000 total direct and indirect jobs in Georgia.

What vehicles are currently being produced at Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant (HYMTF)?

The plant currently produces the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV, with the first Kia model planned for production in 2026.

How much is Hyundai Motor Group investing in US operations from 2025 to 2028?

Hyundai is investing $21 billion, including $9 billion for production capacity, $6 billion for parts and logistics, and $6 billion for innovation and strategic partnerships.

What sustainable features are included in Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant (HYMTF)?

The facility includes a 5.2-megawatt solar parking lot, 21 hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for logistics, and eco-friendly design elements including natural lighting and indoor landscaping.
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