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Tesla supply chain: Biden team plans $52B funding to address chip shortage among US carmakers

Teslarati

The Biden administration is already assembling a team to invest around $52 billion worth of funding for semiconductor research and manufacturing, awaiting congressional approval. Companies around the globe have been affected by the global chip shortage, including US automakers like Ford, General Motors, and Tesla. .

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. N·m electric motor generator. N·m electric motor generator. General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist in China on 25 August. mpg US, 7.1

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

For instance, a deadly building fire in Hanoi, Vietnam, in September reportedly became the subject of unsubstantiated rumors. The blaze had allegedly been kicked off by an electric scooter that was connected to a charger on the premises, according to reporting by the investigative tech news site Rest of World.

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GM Daewoo considering hybrid in 2011

Green Cars News

According to reports, the company, which was established in 2002, is carrying out projects to build eco-friendly cars, including a hybrid model. The company has also tentatively agreed with its labour union on the plan to produce a hybrid car in the country, according to an official.

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