Teslarati
MAY 13, 2021
That performance is roughly equivalent to two expendable Saturn V Moon rocket launches for a total launch cost to SpaceX likely less than $500 million, while five of those 19 launches also brought in revenue on the order of $400M to $500M.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2014
million Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia models from the 2008-2013 model years, Chevrolet Traverse from the 2009-2013 model years, and Saturn Outlook from the 2008-2010 model years. GM is aware of two engine compartment fires in unsold vehicles at dealerships and two cases of melted components. —Mary Barra.
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
Thanks to reusability, even a moderately loaded two-stage Falcon 9 with a flight-proven booster almost certainly costs SpaceX several times less per kilogram launched than a fully-loaded Falcon 1. The booster that launched Transporter-3 is a perfect example. SpaceX has plans for another two Transporter rideshare launches later this year.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 30, 2017
The co-developed new generation stack builds on the compact size and high-performance of Honda’s current generation stack in the Clarity ( earlier post ) by achieving significant cost reductions. With the next-generation fuel cell system, GM and Honda are making a dramatic step toward lower cost, higher-volume fuel cell systems.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
GM has simplified the two-mode hybrid system for application in front-wheel drive vehicles—the Saturn VUE being the first instance ( earlier post )—while retaining its functionality and capability, according to Mark Selogie, Senior Manager Power Electronics, GM Powertrain, speaking at the SAE Hybrid Symposium in San Diego (11-12 Feb).
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2012
Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Switching to biobased materials is a very complex process and is many times an optimal balance of the above considerations against the cost to manufacture. The Saturn L300 and European-market Opel Vectra have package trays and door panel inserts made of a kenaf and flax mixture.
Plug In Partners
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
Cost is a big factor for making the batteries available to the average consumer, and Easley said with the proper research that the department can bring the cost of the battery from $10,000 to $3,000 and make other improvements. General Motors is also on the plug-in bandwagon with its Saturn Vue Green Line.
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