Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars 246

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

This press conference was held at the very same GM facility where the EV1 Vigil took place during February and March 2005. As you know, today I strongly urge Congress to withhold any bailout funds from the auto industry, unless and until the industry agrees to mass-produce fuel efficiency automobiles; electric cars.

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EV1 Congress General Motors GM 140

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. The agreement was negotiated and signed by the Department’s Loan Programs Office. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 210