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GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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General Motors will offer EV technology beyond its own portfolio and automotive applications more broadly, one component at a time. GM will provide EV components to help electrify Textron GSE’s TUG line of baggage tractors, cargo tractors and belt loaders. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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Chevrolet electric Camaro concept drag racer: eCOPO with 800V battery pack; electric crate motors

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Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car—based on the 2019 COPO Camaro —is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft (813 N·m) of torque.

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AeroVironment wins $8.8M contract for electric ground support equipment fast charge systems at Sea-Tac

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The Port of Seattle has awarded AeroVironment, Inc. million through 2014 to supply its PosiCharge electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) fast charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. a contract valued up to $8.8 AeroVironment was selected following a competitive evaluation of multiple fast charge system suppliers.

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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At the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan, US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, David Sandalow, announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 2 : Plugging into the Future competition and the sixteen university teams selected to participate.

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Proterra to deliver 3 electric transit buses and charging station to StarMetro in Florida

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King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Wash.; General Motors Ventures LLC invested $6 million in Proterra earlier this year. Foothill Transit in Pomona, Calif., is already operating three EcoRide buses and VIA San Antonio Transit will be deploying its EcoRide buses later this year. Earlier post.).

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Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6 equipped with sensors to monitor air pressure, humidity and temperature to maximize efficiency

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—Richard Bartlett, assistant chief engineer of General Motors’ twin-turbo engine. Likewise, the Twin-Turbo V-6’s humidity sensor monitors moisture in the air to modify combustion spark and cam timing to make the most of engine efficiency and performance whether driving in often-wet Seattle or desert-dry Las Vegas.

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EcoCAR 2 winner OSU wins year one of North American EcoCAR 3 competition

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The competing 16 North American university teams gathered in Seattle for several days of judged competition. Earlier post.) We have already begun vehicle dynamic analysis for next year and are excited to share some of our innovative features we plan to integrate into our vehicle. —M.J. Yatsko, OSU Engineering Manager.

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