Georgia Power Company gave a $5 million gift to the University of Georgia College of Engineering as the university is aiming to become a leader in electric mobility, also known as e-mobility.
The contribution is the largest single gift the College of Engineering has received, and will go toward creating e-mobility networks, scholarships, community partnerships, and research.
E-mobility is growing in Georgia. Data from Georgia's Department of Economic Development says that since 2018, 35 electric-vehicle-related projects have committed over $23 billion in investments in Georgia, like projects from Rivian, Hyundai Motor Group, and SK Battery America.
UGA has also supported the e-mobility sector through its Electric Mobilty Initiative that provides seed funding for e-mobility projects and promotes discussion of the technology.
