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Chevrolet Has a New Slogan: ‘Together Let’s Drive'

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The decade-old "Find New Roads" will be supplanted with “Together Let’s Drive” during a commercial for the Chevy Trax that’s focused on promoting the vehicle’s affordability. This persisted into the 1980s and resulted in phrases such as “Building A Better Way To See The USA” or “Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet.”

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Volkswagen aims for sub-$35,000 EV in the U.S.

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Many automakers are attempting to offer EVs that are widely affordable and will not break the bank for those who are interested. General Motors has its Chevy Bolt EV that hit a sub-$30,000 price tag , and Tesla is moving toward $30,000, but only after federal and state incentives. It feels that in the U.S.,

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Major automakers, startups, technology companies and others launch Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI)

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Early in May major automakers, startups, technology companies and others came together to launch, MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible.

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USAMP and A/SP receive $6M from DOE for automotive advanced high-strength steel project

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USAMP, a collaborative organization of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, will work in cooperation with the A/SP on the project to demonstrate the applicability of ICME for the development and deployment of 3GAHSS for passenger vehicle weight reduction. and General Motors Co. Earlier post.).

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Cummins Inc.

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Honda FCV Concept makes world debut in Japan; Power Exporter concept

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In June 2013, Honda entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with General Motors to co-develop the next-generation of fuel-cell systems and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 timeframe. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing technological expertise, economies of scale and other benefits.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Advances for the Production of Low‐Cost Electric Drive vehicle Motors (Area of Interest 5). General Motors. General Motors.

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