Automotive & EV Manufacturing

The Southeast US is becoming America’s EV manufacturing hub — with $50B+ in announced investments from global OEMs. Every new gigafactory needs 200–500MW of reliable, clean power and a reimagined energy supply chain.

$50B+
EV & battery investments announced in the SE US
200–500 MW
Power demand per gigafactory
30+
New EV & battery plants planned or under construction

Opportunities at the Forum

Gigafactory Power & Microgrids

On-site generation, battery storage, and microgrid architectures for EV assembly and battery manufacturing plants that require uninterrupted, high-quality power at massive scale.

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Charging Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification

Depot charging for delivery and logistics fleets, employee charging at manufacturing campuses, and fast-charging corridors connecting SE automotive hubs.

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AI-Optimized Manufacturing Energy

Real-time energy management across paint shops, body welding, and assembly lines — using AI to reduce peak demand, optimize thermal systems, and cut per-vehicle energy cost.

Who You'll Meet

🚀 Technology Providers

  • Microgrid and on-site power system developers
  • EV charging infrastructure and energy management platforms
  • Industrial AI and energy optimization providers
  • Battery storage and vehicle-to-grid technology companies
  • Process heat and thermal energy recovery specialists

🏭 Industry Operators

  • Global OEMs with SE US manufacturing operations
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers
  • Battery cell and module manufacturers
  • Utilities serving automotive manufacturing corridors
  • State economic development and workforce agencies

Power the Next Generation of American Manufacturing

Whether you're an OEM planning your next gigafactory or a technology provider with proven energy solutions — the Forum is where deployment partnerships begin.

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