Alabama-built Mercedes EQE SUV will start at $77,900
Mercedes-Benz’s fully-electric EQE SUV will start at $77,900 when the 2023 model arrives at dealerships this spring. The EQE SUV is built at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance. – Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
UAB startup receives NIH grant
Alveolus Bio, a startup founded by an associated professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics, has received a $2.5 million Small Business Innovation Research FastTrack grant from the National Institutes of Health. Alveolus Bio creates inhaled therapeutics for chronic lung diseases. – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama delegation criticizes Air Force’s tanker decision
A decision by the U.S. Air Force to halt competition for a bridge tanker contract has drawn criticism from the Alabama Congressional delegation. The Air Force’s decision likely postpones plans for Airbus to construct a new assembly plant in Mobile. – AL.com
Alabama Power announces leadership changes
Alabama Power has announced a number of leadership changes, effective immediately. The changes include Alexia Borden being named senior vice president of Customer and Community Engagement; Monica Graveline, senior vice president and general counsel; Ashley Robinett, senior vice president of Shared Services; Staci Brown Brooks, vice president of Charitable Giving; and Alex McCrary, vice president of Regulatory Affairs. – Alabama NewsCenter
