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

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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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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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Current EV business models are doomed unless manufacturers that have bet their futures on them, such as General Motors and VW, invest in or coordinate on a robust supercharger network. Other automakers are still playing a product game. Tesla has played the platform game. This advantage that Tesla has is not permanent.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai halts production due to supply chain challenges

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Tesla Giga Shanghai has hit another snag in production. Tesla China halted production at Gigafactory Shanghai due to supply chain issues. For instance, wire harness maker Aptiv stopped shipping supplies to Tesla and General Motors after a few employees were infected with the virus.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. Production methods are relatively energy intensive. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s and Tesla Inc.,

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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With this additional multi-million dollar investment, XALT Energy is able to revitalize production capabilities at the company’s Midland production plant and to intensify its research and development efforts into new mobility technologies. and General Motors Corp. (GM), We are delighted with this strategic venture.

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are particularly making strides in the global automobile business. Low-emission vehicles are also starting to influence other transportation models that use fossil fuels, like motorcycles. Before the end of 2024, mass production models based on the e:N SUV xù concept model will go on sale.