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2020 Detroit Auto Show cancels amid COVID-19 pandemic; expected conversion of TCF Center to field hospital

Green Car Congress

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeping across the world and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s expected plans to repurpose TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. NAIAS will hold its next annual show in June 2021.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

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UAW strikes cause more layoffs among US auto suppliers

Teslarati

The ongoing UAW strike against the Detroit Big Three is having a devastating impact on auto suppliers. As per a recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, nearly 40% of auto suppliers have already laid off workers. Auto suppliers also contribute 2.5% Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

The Truth About Cars

Though a Dodge spokesperson confirmed that internal combustion would not be a part of the next Charger lineup in a 2022 conversation with Motor1 , a new report from& Mopar Insiders claims that the next-gen car will get the Hurricane inline-six alongside the electric Charger Daytona.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Take As you can imagine, this story sparked a lively conversation in the Electrek group chat. “Of Until then, we’ll be looking to you, dear readers, to keep the conversation going in the comments. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Baua Electric

The cable and connector are easier to use, its 277V support is better for commercial installations, its provision for carry-along cables is better for public infrastructure (especially street parking) and more interoperable with international receptacles. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

Below is an overview of the November 2021 LA auto show, where electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight! It’s an awesome conversation starter, as well as the chariot that transports me and my family to work, school, playdates, and everything in between. This highly-anticipated offering will go on sale in 2022. Meet the Concept EV9.

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