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Polestar to Utilize Former Saab Plant as European R&D Facility

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Automobilwoche , and Western-counterpart Automotive News , reported that the site will first attempt to tackle the all-electric motors going into the Polestar 5 (a rival for the Tesla Model S) and the Polestar 6 roadster. The site was last used by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) after Saab folded in 2011.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) seconds in 0-60 mph runs.

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Tesla to stop Roadster production

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From the article: “A reading of the fine print by Wired’s Autopia blog uncovers some disturbing product-planning news. A reading of the fine print by Wired’s Autopia blog uncovers some disturbing product-planning news. Tags: Production News Tesla Model S Tesla Roadster Sport. Production begins mid-March.

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Volvo Car Corporation intends to lead in field of autonomous driving technology; targeting the next-generation of consumers

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Recent studies show that almost half of the respondents would be comfortable using a self-driving car (Accenture 2011). The necessity for a successful carmaker to please the next-generation consumers was the main topic for CEO Stefan Jacoby’s presentation at the 2012 Automotive News Europe Conference in Monaco. Power 2012).

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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This green supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 Based in Silicon Valley, Tesla unveiled the Model S in March and plans to produce it in California starting in late 2011. seconds yet gets the equivalent of 256 miles per gallon.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Most of the new vehicles have received special praise for their interiors, which has been a priority for GM since Bob Lutz assumed product design responsibilities in 2001. The interior for the new LaCrosse is called “ gorgeous ” by Car and Driver and “ if the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal ” in Motor Trend.

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

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In response, the United States mandated that the national speed limit be restricted to 55 mph in a bit to reduce fuel consumption. Meanwhile, Congress prepped the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards to force manufacturers to build more efficient vehicles. Starting in 2011, the U.S.