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GM and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to build a new magnet factory in US to support EV growth

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GM and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) of Germany announced plans for VAC to build a plant in the US that will manufacture permanent magnets for the electric motors used in the GMC HUMMER EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV and more than a dozen other models using GM’s Ultium Platform. Earlier post.). Erik Eschen, CEO of VAC.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern. No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM And that’s much cheaper than a new $1,300 kit. The Ukraine war is playing havoc with energy pricing and market stability.

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Range Resources fleet now largely fueled by CNG

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Range Resources Corporation announced that its vehicle fleet is now being largely fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). Range Resources is an independent oil and natural gas producer with operations focused in Appalachia and the southwest region of the United States.

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