AMP at Battery Show South & Energy Storage South

AMP team members Mike Oatridge and Renu Dalal will be sharing insights at The Battery Show South, EV Tech Expo South, and Energy Storage South on April 15-17, 2025. Join them to learn about innovations in battery technology, workforce development, and EV ecosystem growth. 

AMP at SEIA & SEPA Conference

AMP’s Workforce Program Manager, Renu Dalal, will be speaking at the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Smart Electric Power Alliance Conference on April 22-23, 2025. She will highlight the role of workforce training and collaborative partnerships in advancing the clean energy economy. 

GNEM at Battery Show South

Georgia Network for Electric Mobility Strategic Lead, Gabrielle Pierre will join other representatives from GNEM in speaking during the Advancing Electrification Across Georgia and the Southeast session of The Battery Show South on April 16, 2025. This panel discussion features several members of GNEM and provides attendees with an inside look into the organization, its focus and the work its partners are doing to help position the southeast as the leading ecosystem for electric mobility. 

Powering the future: Alabama charges ahead in the South’s growing ‘Battery Belt’

The Alabama Department of Commerce is joining forces with Alabama-based partners this week at The Battery Show South to highlight the state’s growing presence in the advanced battery and electrification sectors — a strategic move to attract future investment as the Southeast continues to solidify its reputation as the nation’s “Battery Belt.”
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UGA hosts fourth annual Electric Mobility Summit

More than 200 leaders from industry, government and education gathered in Athens for the fourth annual University of Georgia Electric Mobility Summit on March 13 at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Organized by the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, the summit highlighted collaborative opportunities to support electric and future mobility adoption and to meet the demands of this growing sector in Georgia and beyond.

AMP at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference

AMP’s Mike Oatridge and Brad Whisenant attended the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Las Vegas. They shared how AMP is leading Alabama’s role in the EV Battery Belt through applied research and workforce programs. 

Kia commits $1M to UGA’s e-mobility initiative

“The University of Georgia is thrilled to partner with Kia on our electric mobility initiative,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said in the release. “We are grateful for their support of UGA’s broad efforts to advance this technology, help our students become leaders in this emerging field and create new opportunities to strengthen Georgia’s economy.”

Georgia Power commits $5M to e-mobility at UGA

“The University of Georgia is extremely grateful to Georgia Power Company for their generous investment in our efforts to advance e-mobility through teaching, research, and outreach,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “Through our long-standing partnership with Georgia Power, UGA is expanding the educational opportunities available to our students and contributing to the economic development of our state.”

UGA Presidential Cluster Hiring Initiative in E-Mobility

The University of Georgia has launched a cluster hiring initiative to recruit 10 faculty members with expertise in the rapidly developing technological field of electric mobility. This cluster hire is part of UGA’s Georgia Network for Electric Mobility initiative to enhance research, education and outreach opportunities related to e-mobility. Partners in the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility include faculty, staff and students from the College of Engineering, the School of Public and International Affairs, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the Terry College of Business.

Spotlight on Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM)

Learn how Georgia Power Company and the University of Georgia’s GNEM are helping shape a thriving EV industry in Georgia. GNEM is a key partner in MAGNET’s tri-state EV initiative.

Honeywell Visits AMP 
 

We were thrilled to host Honeywell’s Cody Harris, Greg Lougen, and William Sudah at the AMP Center. Discussions focused on AMP’s battery lab design, lab safety, and future collaboration opportunities. 

Honeywell’s Showroom Launch

Exciting news from our AMP consortium member, Honeywell! Congratulations on the opening of your new showroom. AMP’s Michael Malley was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Honeywell to advance innovation in battery research at AMP! 

Modern Manufacturing Program (MMP) Advisory Council Meeting 

The AMP Center hosted the MMP Advisory Council Meeting with industry and education leaders, including Mercedes-Benz AG, Alabama Community College System (ACCS), AlabamaWorks!, Shelton State Community College, and school leaders across Alabama. Together, we are developing workforce-ready pathways in modern manufacturing. 

SmartTech Mississippi Technology Conference | January 23, 2025

MAGNET is proud to sponsor the inaugural SmartTech MS Technology Conference—a premier event exploring the future of manufacturing in Mississippi. Learn more at www.smarttechms.com 

ZiGGY EV Charging Demo 
 

AMP, in partnership with Alabama Power Company, hosted a successful demo of EV Safe Charge Inc.'s ZiGGY Robotic Mobile EV Charging Platform. Another step toward smarter, more flexible EV charging! 

EDAA Education Event at AMP | February 25, 2025

AMP proudly hosted an Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) Education Event. In partnership with Fraunhofer IPT, the event provided insights on Alabama’s battery manufacturing value chain and strategies for economic growth. 

AMP at E-Day with UA College of Engineering | February 21, 2025 

The AMP team engaged with hundreds of middle and high school students at E-Day, hosted by The University of Alabama College of Engineering. We showcased our EV battery research and STEM career pathways to inspire the next generation of innovators. 

AMP Consortium Kick-Off Meeting | December 2024

In August 2024, AMP hosted its Inaugural Consortium Kick-Off Meeting. This milestone event brought together over 100 partners from academia, industry, and government across three southern states. Together, we are building a sustainable future for electric mobility, battery technology, and workforce development. 

Shelton State Automotive Professional Development Program Visit | December 2024 

In December 2024, the AMP Center was honored to host secondary and post-secondary automotive technology instructors from across Alabama and Mississippi as part of the Shelton State Community College Automotive Professional Development Program.

AMP Center at NAATBatt 2025 | March 2025 

The AMP Center was proud to participate in NAATBatt 2025, one of the leading gatherings in the advanced battery and energy storage industry. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, and to share the exciting work taking place at the AMP Center. Our team members who attended included: 
Mike Oatridge, Executive Director 
Brad Whisenant, Consortium Development Manager and Michael Malley, Manager of Strategic Research Partnerships. 

AMP Executive Director Featured on The Catalyst Podcast | January 2025 

To kick off the first episode of 2025, Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center, joined hosts Tina and Tom on The Catalyst Podcast. In this episode, Mike discussed the important work of the AMP Center in advancing research, workforce development, and innovation in electric mobility. The conversation also explored the future of the EV industry — touching on market trends, workforce needs, the evolving EV ecosystem, and how policy changes could shape the sector. 

Listen to the full episode here: www.thecatalystpod.com 

AMP Team Attends Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Las Vegas 

The AMP Center team hit the West Coast! Executive Director Mike Oatridge and Consortium Development Manager Brad Whisenant represented AMP at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Las Vegas. During the event, they shared AMP’s mission of advancing use-inspired research and building a skilled EV workforce to drive economic development in Alabama and beyond. Their participation highlights AMP’s continued commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening the electric vehicle and battery ecosystem. 

Nobel Prize Winner Bob Galyen Visits AMP Center and Alabama’s Growing EV Ecosystem 

AMP was honored to host Bob Galyen, renowned battery expert and Nobel Prize winner, during his recent visit to Alabama and the AMP Center at The University of Alabama! During his time with us, Bob toured our newly established AMP offices, the soon-to-open National Training Center, the developing Power Lab, and the future home of our Battery Lab.

MAGNET Logo Competition

In December 2024, MAGNET hosted its first-ever Logo Design Competition! We invited creatives from across the region to help us design a new, fresh, and dynamic logo that reflects MAGNET's mission of advancing electric mobility, innovation, and workforce development.

Electric Mobility Initiative taps into evolving tech field (UGA)

With the goal of enhancing research, education and outreach opportunities in a rapidly developing technological field, the University of Georgia has established a campus-wide Electric Mobility Initiative that will provide seed funding for new projects and bring together thought leaders to discuss innovative approaches to electric mobility across Georgia and the region.
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Cox Automotive gift boosts e-mobility initiative at UGA

A significant gift from Cox Automotive to the University of Georgia is helping the university spearhead efforts to make electric mobility accessible to all citizens in Georgia and establish the state as a global leader in electric mobility innovation.
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