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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

& The first Guidestar test models in late 1994 were implemented in the San Jose, California area, distributed once again through Avis rental outlets. & Guidestar testing ramped up in a second location, Florida, after San Jose testing received positive reviews. At the time the system cost $2,000 ($4,085 adj.).

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Ford dealership applies $69,554 markup on F-150 Lightning despite corporate orders

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In Florida at Gary Smith Ford in Fort Walton Beach, a Ford F-150 Lightning Pro trim, which is retailed at $69,554, is having its market price doubled thanks to a markup applied by the dealership. The cost of the truck after accessories and the market adjustment eclipses $140,600. Credit: RDeFran | F-150 Lightning Forum. .”

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Autonomy debuts EV subscription service in Austin, TX

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Autonomy debuted its electric vehicle subscription service in Austin, Texas, following its successful launch in California earlier in 2022 and its recent expansion into Florida and Washington. Following California and Florida, Texas is ranked third in EV registrations. In Austin, it’s almost 10%.”

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SpaceX targeting salvo of three Falcon 9 launches this week

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Thanks in part to the COVID pandemic, which has and continues to impact large swaths of NASA and the aerospace industry, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory completed its portion of SWOT around 9% over budget and eight months behind schedule [PDF] since mission formulation began in 2012.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

Upgrades include 400 new robots, a new 3D printer that enables workers to make parts and tools more quickly and cheaper as well as enhanced data analytics to keep the assembly line moving as efficiently as possible. The plant recently installed a 3D printer onsite to print individual parts for tools necessary to keep the plant running.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power banks and more. According to GM the V2H bundle will initially only be available for purchase in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas. “We in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

With gas prices going up and the cost of electric cars coming down, there are real economic benefits to driving electric,” said April Bolduc, EAA President. The Trotwood event was just one of many where EVHybridNoire played a part. Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.”