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Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

Teslarati

The European auto industry is extremely competitive, and to thrive and grow we can never settle for less than unbelievably great products, a delightful customer experience, ultra-lean operations, and a talented and motivated team.”. I’d love to hear from you!

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Is green to blame for problems in auto industry?

Green Cars News

The author points out the shortcomings of downsizing vehicles stating that small cars depreciate faster and are of less value as trade-ins. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news general motors is green to blame. It is also believed that for every 100lb reduction in car weight, the annual traffic fatalities increase by 2,000 a year.

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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Take I’ve said many times here that I’m a small-car guy (and you should be too ), so seeing Rivian go massively downsize is exciting to me. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. The good news is that this storage could easily and simply be provided by PHEV cars and trucks as discussed above. Similar processes can be followed again.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", See our frequent comments at our news archive. Bloomberg News ). San Jose Mercury News ).

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