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JULY 25, 2012

After switching on the traction motors, the vehicle fuel economy increased from 50–100%. A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors). VIN 001 was auctioned in March 2021 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for $2.5

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Support was also provided by Toyota North America and General Motors. The CIRCLES Consortium research is funded by the National Science Foundation and US Departments of Transportation and Energy. The experiment included two additional test units:Toyota RAV4 and Cadillac XT5.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Local Motors , which live-printed a 3D-printed car at SEMA last year, is now moving into testing and development phases that will culminate with a road-ready, fully homologated series of cars built using direct digital manufacturing (DDM), of which 3D printing is a part. Local Motors plans to begin taking orders next year.

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Photo credit: Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. The strategy was presented to dealer partners in Nashville, Tennessee, generating considerable positive feedback. The strategy was presented to dealer partners in Nashville, Tennessee, generating considerable positive feedback.

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JUNE 16, 2021

General Motors has increased its electric vehicle investment by 75%, from $20 billion to $35 billion through 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. ” The post General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025 appeared first on TESLARATI. Further details about these new U.S. Commercializing U.S.-made

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Nissan Motor Co., plans to start full production of the new Nissan LEAF ( earlier post ) at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, and at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. The new Nissan LEAF features greater range, advanced technologies and a dynamic new design.

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MARCH 23, 2019

General Motors is in vesting $300 million in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle. The new Chevrolet electric vehicle is in addition to the existing Chevrolet Bolt EV and will be designed and engineered off an advanced version of the current Bolt EV architecture.

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MAY 14, 2024

Genesis is making a name for itself in the US luxury market with a bold style and high-quality design. Genesis Neolum full-size electric SUV concept (Source: Hyundai Motor) Genesis expands EV availability to outpace luxury rivals Genesis also revealed the GV60 Magma, the first vehicle for its new high-performance brand.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

At an event at its Salt Lake City headquarters last week, startup Nikola Motor Company (NMC) unveiled the first public prototype of its Nikola One Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell range-extended electric truck, as well as renderings of the Nikola Two Class 8 day cab version. Nikola Motor Gearbox / Steering Front End. Front Radiator Assembly.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The US Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. billion to Ford Motor Company.

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APRIL 11, 2016

SAE International will hold a new two-day symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee on 2-3 November 2016 on range extenders for electric vehicles (REX). Sarkar spent more than 10 years at General Motors where his last position was as lead design release engineer on the electric drive unit for the Chevy Volt.

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JULY 17, 2020

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. General Motors LLC. University of Maryland.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

General Motors Co. announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a formal—and legally enforceable—request for detailed information from Tesla Motors for the agency’s preliminary investigation into the battery pack of the Model S in the wake of two vehicle fires caused by impact with road debris. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 25, 2014

General Motors is continuing its partnership with the US Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory for the EcoCAR 3 collegiate advanced vehicle technology competition. EcoCAR 3 challenges university students across North America to design, build and optimize eco-friendly powertrains over the course of the next four years.

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APRIL 15, 2011

Established by the DOE and General Motors, EcoCAR 2 is a three-year competition that. EcoCAR teams will utilize a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu donated by General Motors as the integration platform for their advanced vehicle design. Using the VDP enables students to design, build and refine their advanced technology vehicles.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Nissan Motor has entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement with GSR Capital (GSR), a private investment fund, for the sale of Nissan’s automotive electric battery operations and production facilities to GSR. NNA), and in Sunderland, England, owned by Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche said that the strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016. kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show. kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

Renault has unveiled the finalized designs of Fluence Z.E. is powered by a synchronous electric motor with rotor coil. The weight of the motor—excluding peripherals—is 160 kg. The front suspension setting is softer, since electric motors are lighter than all the internal combustion engines available for Fluence.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This master station clock kept a very particular type of time: It used a synchronous self-starting motor in conjunction with a pendulum to help maintain the station’s AC electricity at a steady 60-cycle-per-second frequency. Warren sought a better approach and suspected electric motors might be the answer. electricity lines.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

BBAC), a joint venture between Daimler and BAIC Motor. From 2014, Daimler and Nissan will also start the joint production of four-cylinder gasoline engines based on a Mercedes-Benz design at the Nissan plant in Tennessee. Both companies have celebrated the tenth anniversary of their strategic cooperation this year.

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JUNE 17, 2021

General Motors will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75% increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic. Further details about these new US plants, including the locations, will be announced at a later date. Details will be announced at a later date.

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MARCH 27, 2018

The actual production vehicle is scheduled to be launched in the US market starting in 2019, and will be built alongside the seven-passenger Atlas and the Passat sedan in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In the Cross Sport concept, this engine is boosted by two electric motors. Energy for the motors is supplied by a compact 18.0

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APRIL 12, 2022

billion campus in Tennessee that will revolutionize the way the company builds cars, thanks to its 6,000 employees. . “I think Tesla deserves a lot of credit for their acknowledgment of the shift more than 10 years ago.” ” Farley also commented on the development of Ford’s BlueOval City, a $5.6

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JUNE 28, 2022

The RWD configuration gets one motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque for a 312-mile all-electric driving range and 0-60 mph in about 4.9 The AWD will have two motors that kicks it up to 550 horsepower (driving range not yet released). From front-to-rear the Lyriq’s lighting accentuates the beautiful design.

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MAY 19, 2018

Turbo engine represents a clean-sheet design for Chevrolet and was developed from the outset as a truck engine. To help generate the strong low-end torque customers expect in a truck, it was designed with a long piston stroke of 4.01 The camshaft design alters the lift of the intake and exhaust valves. inches (102 mm).

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MAY 2, 2024

Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. Going fast in itself is fun, but add-in the Acura-designed air adaptive suspension and torque vectoring, and handling gets interesting when attacking the twisties.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

4 to its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which allowed the popular SUV to join the ranks of EVs that qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. 4’s interior offers a modern design, high-tech features, and plenty of cargo space. 4 features a sleek exterior design with clean lines, oval headlights, and a large air intake.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

The plant, which is making battery components for the ramp-up of production of the 2013 Nissan LEAF early next year, is located adjacent to Nissan’s existing vehicle assembly plant in Tennessee, which itself has been retooled to accommodate production of the Nissan LEAF. billion when built to full capacity. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. But as Nissan and other automakers gear up to produce electric cars, there are hurdles ahead for utilities such as the Tennessee Valley Authority , which is being called on to play a key role in developing fueling stations for the vehicles. You would need a fast charge."

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MARCH 3, 2024

Hyundai has updated its Korean website with details about the expected refresh of its popular Ioniq 5 EV, with only minor changes from the original design but a lot of new features on the inside. Other mechanical changes include improved sound and vibration dampening, which should make for a smoother ride and less motor and road noise.

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APRIL 25, 2022

VW is already building EV factories in Tennessee and China. To get there, VW unveiled a versatile “unified cell” that can use multiple chemistries in a standardized prismatic design. VW, despite its EVs outselling Tesla in Europe, is under intense competitive pressure from Tesla, and in the Chinese market where VW underperforms.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

For example, the mineral requirements for an EV’s batteries and electric motors are six times that of an ICE vehicle, which can increase the average weight of an EV by 340 kgs (750 pounds). EVs require automakers to design new manufacturing processes and build plants to make both EVs and their batteries. Ford and its.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

ID4 Standard and S Single motor producing 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) ID4 Pro and Pro S Single motor producing 201 hp and 229 lb.-ft. ID4 AWD Pro and Pro S Dual motors producing 295 hp and 339 lb.-ft. This is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. 2023 ID4 Choices.

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