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LG opens new EV charger factory in Fort Worth, Texas – Charged EVs

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fort Worth facility was attended by the city’s mayor and other officials. LG already has a huge distribution center for consumer electronics and home appliances in Fort Worth. The first products assembled in Fort Worth, starting this month, will be Level 2 AC chargers.

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Aurora unveils ride-hailing test fleet based on Toyota Sienna; testing in Texas

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Aurora Innovation unveiled its test fleet of its autonomous custom-designed Toyota Sienna vehicles featuring Toyota’s Vehicle Control Interface (VCI) and “Sienna Autono-MaaS” (S-AM) platform. Aurora plans to continue adding vehicles to the fleet and testing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in preparation for commercial launch.

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Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

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While the LDV is expected to begin hitting the road in 2023, the companies plan to kick-off advanced deliveries to refine and finalize vehicle configuration in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks. Its customized interior is designed for small package delivery, at competitive per stop economics.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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GM’s EV First Responder Training effort is an education and outreach program designed to offer emergency responders key information about battery electric vehicle technology, dispel misconceptions and share important industry best practices for handling electric and electrified (hybrid) vehicles safely in multiple situations.

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HET motor company Linear Labs raises $6M in new funding

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million partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Texas, was announced, which includes an incentive package involving Linear Labs’ plans to develop an advanced manufacturing facility. Linear Labs has raised an additional $6 million in funding to further develop manufacturing capabilities and grow its employee base.

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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

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The team achieved these benefits by developing the next generation in vehicle dynamic and powertrain (VD&PT) control software, designed to proactively use “look-ahead” information to anticipate vehicle power demand. It’s quite a leap from making efficiency improvements by modifying vehicles and engines directly.

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Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

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million economic incentive deal with the City of Fort Worth. The M200 motor and controller are 100% designed and manufactured in the US using Linear Labs’ HET technology. The announcement comes on the heels of a $68.9-million —Brad Hunstable, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Linear Labs.

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