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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

Green Car Congress

Today’s announcement is further proof that we are deploying our aggressive electrification road map and are following through on the commitments we made during our EV Day event in July. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

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GM publishes “Blue Paper” on sustainable urban mobility; integrating input from Sustainable Urban Mobility events in Shanghai

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The Blue Paper is an important document that integrates the learnings from our forums and participation in Expo 2010, which have provided a compelling vision of the future of the automobile and urban communities.

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Satisfied? All F1 Teams Have Been Cleared of Cost Cap Malfeasance

The Truth About Cars

& "The review has been an intensive and thorough process, beginning with a detailed analysis of the documentation submitted by the competitors," stated the FIA. & With the resulting Daytona and Superbird (below) dominating NASCAR events from 1969-1970, there was a lot of supposition about how Chrysler had broken the rules.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis knows this and has been developing devices that effectively help EVs mimic the experience of riding within a raucous combustion-engined automobile. Based on the details provided in the related documents , it will work in conjunction with the fake engine noises future Stellantis products will presumably offer.

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Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa auto displays eager to go back in 2024

Baua Electric

Persisted building job at the display’s regular venue, the Calgary BMO centre, will prohibit to be had flooring field and electrical automobiles are committing to soak up a bit of what’s left. metres) indoor electrical automobile take a look at monitor. “We There’s even an all-girls program at one school.”

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Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz has drafted corresponding standards together with all German automobile manufacturers and numerous suppliers in the automotive standards committee of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). This means that all components including the hoses and seals need to be redesigned. Adapting other models for R1234yf.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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As part of a response to a shareholder lawsuit in Germany alleging a violation of the company’s disclosure obligations under Germany’s capital markets law, Volkswagen AG has outlined the timeline and background events leading to the eruption of the diesel emissions scandal last fall. Timeline and events.

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