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Stellantis production footprint could be in danger over battery-plant dispute

Baua Electric

Stellantis showed to Automobile Information Canada that the retooling of Windsor Meeting Plant, which recently builds minivans, “remains on schedule.” “I don’t even want to think what it means to us,” he stated when requested what would occur if Stellantis nixed the battery plant all in combination. Ultimate date, Stellantis pledged $3.6

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News: 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Clean Fleet Report

Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

Green Car Congress

Valve-event modulation (VEM) can further reduce fuel consumption and can also cause a slight increase in engine performance, which offers a potential opportunity for engine downsizing. NHTSA also asked that the NRC add to its assessment technologies that have emerged since that report was prepared.

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