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Hyundai Motor America Donates 18 Electric Vehicles to Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that Hyundai Motor America has donated 18 electric vehicles for use at UTI campuses nationwide. The first six IONIQ 5 SUVs are now part of coursework at UTI-Long Beach, UTI-Rancho Cucamonga, and UTI-Sacramento, allowing students to gain practical experience working with advanced technology. The additional 12 vehicles will be rolled
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