Driving the Future of Automotive Manufacturing & Mobility Technologies
Home to original equipment manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, VanHool, Volkswagen, and Mazda-Toyota, our region provides endless opportunities for automotive suppliers.
Plugged In to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Our region’s access to key suppliers and materials, including batteries and electronic components, attract EV manufacturers from around the world. Thanks to our experienced labor force, market access, energy availability and reliability, we are leading the nation in EV investment.
Over $22B
Invested in EV manufacturing in the Valley since 2021.
90,000+
Automotive industry jobs in the region.
230+
Universities, technical schools and community colleges.
Home to Leaders in Automotive & Mobility Technology
Several states in our region have been named among the top 10 in the country for automotive facilities and EV investment, making the Valley a hotspot for automotive, EV, and AV-related manufacturers. Global leaders in the automotive industry are located in our region, including:
- Dura Automotive
- Metalsa
- Microvast
- Novonix
- Sinova Global
- Tritium
- Ultium Cells, LLC
Keeping the Region Rolling
Our People Are Our Most Valuable Resource
More than 190,000 workers are employed in transportation-related manufacturing and our automotive wages in 2023 were 7.4% lower than national average. Our five year population growth rate was approximately 1.7x higher than the country’s average growth rate between 2018 and 2023, helping ensure a qualified and motivated automotive workforce.
Do Business With Us
More than 650 companies in the automotive industry have made our region their home. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
99.999% Reliability
TVA offers low-cost, highly reliable power to its customers.
Diverse Power Generation
Nearly 60% of the region’s power comes from carbon-free sources.
Competitive Electricity Rates
Our region’s industrial electric rates are among the lowest compared to peer utilities.
Will West
Automotive & Mobility Technologies Specialist
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