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Tesla shipped 6,892 Model S units in Q4 2013, 22,477 full year; battery Gigafactory announcement next week

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Tesla Motors announced record deliveries of 6,892 Model S vehicles worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2013, with 22,477 vehicles in the full year. GAAP net loss per share for the quarter ending 30 Sep 2013 was $(0.32), and for Q4 of 2012, $(0.79). In 2013, Tesla pulled in almost $2.5 on a non-GAAP basis and 25.8% 2014 Outlook.

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ANSI to develop roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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A one-hour virtual kick-off event providing more details will be held 15 June 2022, at 12 noon Eastern. May 2013) , a Progress Report (November 2014) against same, and a Standards Compendium. Subject-matter experts interested in participating are invited to review the panel architecture and sign up for one or more working groups.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Extensive wind-tunnel testing honed the 2013 Ram 1500 exterior shape. The 2013 Ram 1500 Regular Cab 4x2 coefficient of drag (Cd) is.363—compared

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A.T. Kearney study projects US auto sales volumes will trend back to historical levels by 2013; forecasts 13.2 million new units sold in 2011 and 16 million in 2013

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The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. The study cautions, however, that the availability of financing, total cost of ownership and the unfolding events in Japan will impact vehicle sales in both markets. consumer confidence.

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Siemens, Duke Energy and Ford demonstrate lower cost home smart charging technology for plug-ins; due on market next year

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million in development funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support research aimed at significantly reducing the current costs of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers and developing “smart” charging capabilities that support power grid efficiency and consumer demand. Held at the Duke Energy Envision Center in Erlanger, Ky.,

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DOE Inspector General criticizes agency’s handling of disclosures over Ecotality awards

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As early as May 2013, DOE officials concluded that Ecotality would be unable to complete installations on schedule and would not achieve required data collection milestones. Ecotality proposed extending the deployment milestone from September 2013 to December 2013 (end of project). —OIG special report. OAS-RA-14-01. ?.

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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The drawback, as noted in a 2013 study by Ford researchers on GDI particulates, is that direct injection of fuel into the combustion cylinder risks liquid fuel impingement onto the piston and cylinder surfaces and inhomogeneous air fuel mixing; consequentially PM formation is higher than in conventional PFI gasoline engines. Click to enlarge.

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