3 Alabama automakers part of new EV network
Hyundai, Honda and Mercedes-Benz, three automakers with plants in Alabama, are among those joining a group to expand electric vehicle charging station access across North America. Those three, plus BMW, GM, Kia and Stellantis NV, are developing a new charging network with at least 30,000 chargers. – AL.com
Birmingham community lands $50 million grant
The Birmingham community of Smithfield has been awarded a $50 million grant from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program. The grant, plus $35 million from the City of Birmingham, will go toward a new housing plan that the city estimates will generate $242 million in new economic activity. –Bham Now
Gadsden City Hall moving into Regions building
Gadsden’s City Hall is moving to the former home of Regions Bank in a $2.8 million deal. The city is buying the 28,000-square-foot location on Broad Street, although Regions will lease a small portion of the space to continue some banking services. – Bama Buzz
Morgan Metals celebrates expansion
Athens-based Morgan Metals held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate an expansion of its facility on U.S. 31. The expansion of the sheet metal contractor includes a 4,800-square-foot building and a loading dock. – News 19
