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AGP 24th Annual Celebration Dinner in Mobile

Registration is not open for the organization’s biggest event of the year that will take place at the Battle House Hotel & Spa in Mobile, AL. The AGP Annual Celebration Dinner traditionally attracts 230-260 industrial, cultural, educational, and governmental leaders. We all come together to celebrate the Alabama-Germany Friendship. Learn more here and register.

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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Washington D.C.

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon.  Foreign Minister Baerbock, we had a terrific first meeting in Liverpool and it’s really a pleasure to welcome you to Washington, to the United States for the first time in your new role as foreign minister. We know that the close relationship between Germany and the United States will continue under

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Alabama Power receives approval for Mercedes-Benz solar project in Lowndes County

Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) received approval today from the Alabama Public Service Commission for the proposed 80-megawatt Letohatchee Solar Project in Lowndes County. This project and the renewable contract between Alabama Power and MBUSI build on a long-standing partnership between the two companies and align with the shared vision of enhancing the use of renewable energy. Under the 15-year contract, MBUSI will receive all the

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The Alabama Germany community is mourning the loss of Herr Rainer Bauer

It is with a very heavy heart and the greatest sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend Mr. Rainer Bauer. He lived in Esslingen, Germany near Stuttgart. Mr. Bauer had many contacts with the State of Alabama before Mercedes-Benz was here. During his time in Alabama, Mr. Bauer developed a positive and

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Mercedes-Benz Plant donating 15 vehicles valued at $700,000 to Alabama high schools and colleges

VANCE, AL – As Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) moves closer to start of production of its electric vehicles in 2022, the Alabama plant is also taking steps to accelerate the number of students who want to pursue a career in the automotive industry. MBUSI is donating 15 sport utility vehicles with a combined value of

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Coronavirus in Germany: Scholz makes calls to ‘winterproof’ country against COVID

German Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for heavier prevention measures amid a record rise in cases. State premiers are also set to meet next week to discuss next steps in tackling the fourth wave of the virus. German Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday said that the country will have to “winterproof” itself with

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UA, Mercedes-Benz, Alabama Power collaborate on electric vehicle research, development

As the automotive world transitions to electricity, Alabama wants its automakers to keep pace. A new partnership between the University of Alabama, Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz could make that happen. The university’s board of trustees has approved forming the Alabama Mobility and Power Center, which its creators hope will be a leading research and development

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Automakers Go Electric

Automotive manufacturers around the country are increasingly focusing on adding electric vehicles to their lineups. Alabama’s automotive industry is keeping pace and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) is leading the way with a $1 billion expansion slated for electric vehicle production, including a 600,000-square-foot battery plant in Bibb County that will produce electric batteries for its new

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