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Electric companies form National Electric Highway Coalition to develop national fast-charging network

Green Car Congress

Currently consisting of 51 investor-owned electric companies, one electric cooperative, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, the coalition is committed to providing electric vehicle (EV) fast charging ports that will allow the public to drive EVs with confidence along major US travel corridors by the end of 2023.

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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

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Having proven the capability to successfully produce a competitive standard modulus carbon fiber, LeMond has launched a new capital raise to develop a 5,400-metric ton (nameplate) production facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. To date, parent LeMond Companies LLC has raised approximately US$18.6

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How a possible UAW collision would have important ramifications on auto logistics

Baua Electric

A collision would additional complicate trade for transportation firms and feature “significant” results in the end, stated Thomas Goldsby, a lecturer on the College of Tennessee’s International Provide Chain Institute. “Those folks that are dedicated are going to be particularly nervous in the coming weeks.”

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

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The Leaf doesn’t qualify for that half, but Nissan builds the car and its batteries at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, giving it access to the other $3,750. There’s no shortage of $50,000-plus EVs from all corners of the auto industry, but the sub-$30,000 (or even sub-$40,000) market is pathetically tiny.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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For the second leg of competition, teams headed to southern California for track events, including autocross, acceleration, and consumer appeal at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Industry and government officials judged the presentations.

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Ford EV production push receives another shove

Teslarati

“Ford of Canada has been a leader in the country’s auto industry since it was founded 119 years ago, driven by hard-working, dedicated employees,” said Bev Goodman, president, and CEO of Ford Canada.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The last tenant of the 107,000-square-foot property was Mexican Industries, which made plastic moldings for the auto industry until filing for bankruptcy in 2001. Most of these jobs will be in the metal stamping, metalworking, machining and casting industries that are dominant in the Midwest.

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