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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

Green Car Congress

The final year of the four-year competition challenged teams to test, prove, and refine their work from the previous three years, mimicking a real-world automotive product development cycle. EcoCAR prioritizes inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to unlock the benefits of clean transportation for all.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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In 1961, the First Robot Arm Punched In

Cars That Think

The user would repeat this process to record a sequence of events that the Unimate could play back. He visited 15 automobile factories and 20 other manufacturers, trying to assess the industrial needs for a robotic arm. General Motors was the first company to bite.

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UAW Makes Sizable Demands of GM, Ford, Stellantis

The Truth About Cars

There has been loads of speculation about what the United Automobile Workers would be asking for during this year’s contract negotiations, with the assumption being that demands would be fairly lofty. Much of this was fueled by statements made by UAW leadership, especially those coming from President Shawn Fain.

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Bring Back the EV1 Press Conference

Revenge of the Electric Car

City Council Member, held a press conference demanding General Motors apologize to the American people for destroying the automaker’s EV1 plug-in electric vehicle. General Motors compounded their financial woes by destroying the EV1 and continued to work with the oil companies to gouge the public. said Holden.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

End results of a finish product or service Arthur’s Candidate Statement: AMB Renewable Energy INC. We provide Energy Efficiency Service and Products for New Development and Retrofits for both Residential and Commercial business. I have worked closely with numerous EVA chapters with over 115 EV events around the nation.

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Electric cars shine in Shanghai

Green Cars News

Another Chinese manufacturer, Great Wall Motor, which is based in Hebei, unveiled its all-electric car at the show - the GWKulla. Chery Automobile also took the opportunity to debut a concept battery car - the Riichi M1. However, it wasn’t just the home-grown acts that took the spotlight at the event.