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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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SEMI and AVCC partner to promote autonomous vehicle innovation and mass market adoption

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The Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium ( AVCC ), a global group of automotive and technology industry leaders cooperating on expediting the delivery of automated and assisted driving compute solutions, and SEMI announced an alliance to drive autonomous vehicle innovation. Cross-promoting, authoring, and publishing blogs and articles.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Affordable electric cars are coming Kia has already revamped the brand as the industry transitions to electric with a new logo and design. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans. billion in EV investments.

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Kia teases first images of its production-ready EV3 and sets the date for its global premiere

Baua Electric

Kia has just posted some teaser images of its upcoming EV3 SUV – its latest all-electric model promising to be smaller, more affordable, and more “plant-based” than its current siblings in the “EV” portfolio. Have a look. It reiterates comments on the design cues that make the compact SUV true to the brand.

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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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That memorable event occurred in May, when Sharma and a delegation from his employer, Renesas Electronics , met with Narendra Modi to discuss how the semiconductor company could support the prime minister’s India Semiconductor Mission and Digital India initiative. He learned how to set up antennas and radios to track celestial events.

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Right on time! VinFast’s affordable range of electric cars are closer than ever to Aussie launch

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That trauma is indicative of the global VinFast story so far that has included panning of its launch VF 8 model by the American automotive media and slow sales in the USA that have prompted a swap to a hybrid sales model including dealers for its expansion beyond California. The post Right on time!

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Electrify America increases access to solar-powered EV charging for rural Californians with 30 stations

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With complimentary charging, the new solar units help combat two of the biggest barriers to EV adoption in these locations: access to public charging and affordability. Onboard ARC Technology energy storage enables the chargers to operate at night, in inclement weather and in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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