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FAA issues Type Inspection Authorization for HondaJet; company expecting full type certification in 1Q 2015

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Based on the recent FAA type certification of the HF120 turbofan engine and this TIA milestone achievement, we can expect aircraft type certification in the first quarter of 2015 with deliveries following immediately after. —Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.

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Shanghai OnStar introduces new telematics services, opens 3rd call center to support demand

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Shanghai GM will begin offering OnStar 4G LTE service in a Cadillac model in 2015. Security Zone and Vehicle Maintenance Tips Mobile App Services. Shanghai OnStar is introducing two new mobile app services—Security Zone and Vehicle Maintenance Tips—to further improve security and communication among OnStar platforms.

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BYD unveils new electric airport GSE tow tractor models

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BYD tugs offer greater energy and productivity efficiencies as well as lower operating costs and easier maintenance, as compared to its diesel, gas or lead acid battery counterparts. The BYD North American Material Handling practice began operations in the summer of 2015, delivering pilot forklifts to the Port of Los Angeles.

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Chevrolet has sold more than 1.4M vehicles with 4G LTE

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In 2015, Chevrolet owners logged more than 5 million interactions with the OnStar RemoteLink app every month on average. Chevrolet offers 4G LTE connectivity across its full-range of retail cars, trucks and crossovers. Chevrolet owners have consumed more than 1.4 million GB of data since its launch in June 2014.

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Rivian Georgia plant pushing lawmakers to revisit direct sales legislation

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Georgia approved legislation in 2015 that allowed Tesla to sell cars without going through local dealers. The Georgia Automobile Dealers Association. After Rivian revealed its production facility in Georgia , Lea Kirschner — CEO of the Georgia Automobile Dealers Association — reached out to the company in a statement. .

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Continental eBike System entering production in Q4

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The company will also present its service concept for manufacturers and dealers, as well as the optimized Conti Drive System. The first models will be available from specialist dealers starting in spring 2015. Continental will also be offering comprehensive services for manufacturers and dealers starting at the end of this year.

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Electric Car Maintenance Snafu, Tesla App, Kia Trail'ster Concept Named: Today's Car News

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Today, see why electric car owners need to pay close attention to dealer service bills, a new Tesla app for the Apple Watch, and the name of Kia''s upcoming 2015 Chicago Auto Show concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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