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Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

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Hyundai Motor Co. Hyundai moves up production start date at Georgia Metaplant In the first quarter, Hyundai Motor reported an operating profit of over 3.5 Earlier this year, General Motors CEO Mary Barra talked about bringing the company’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America. trillion won (US$2.5

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UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

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In a response to Ford Motor Co. America loses. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. We will continue to be there when America needs us most,” he added.

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Nidec to Acquire Emerson Electric Co. Motors & Controls Business

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Japan’s Nidec Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of motors for hard-disk drives, has entered into an asset and stock purchase agreement with Emerson Electric Co. EMC) to acquire EMC’s Motors & Controls business in an all cash deal. Tags: Motors. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. Earlier post.)

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Balqon to build electric buses in China with SAIG

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California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. billion yuan (US$679 million). Click to enlarge.

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Ford’s adoption of Tesla NACS could change the EV charging landscape [Opinion]

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The move may change the EV charging landscape in North America. At the same time, Tesla’s NACS technology gains support from a notable leader in North America’s automobile industry. EV makers using the NACS standard would support the expansion and use of the Supercharger Network across North America.

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Polestar 3 officially unveiled in China, price cut by about $29,080 from previous

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Polestar officially introduced the Polestar 3 in China today and announced what it calls a new pricing system, with the long-range dual-motor model starting at RMB 698,000 and the long-range dual-motor with performance pack model at RMB 798,000. | Polestar.US The plant is expected to make its first deliveries in mid-2024.

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