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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? The post Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Daihatsu and Toyota form new cooperative business in Indonesia; new compact Daihatsu and Toyota models

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The Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya have been designed in consideration of the Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) policy, which is currently under Indonesian government review. Vehicle planning and development is to be carried out by Daihatsu, while production is to take place at the new Suryacipta, Indonesia factory of P.T.

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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

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2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale. The new funding opportunity (FOA) will provide funding to meet DOE’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office’s (FCTO’s) goals for Hydrogen Production and Delivery, Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cell Technologies, Technology Validation, Manufacturing, and Analysis Programs.

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GKN Driveline Continues Rapid Growth in China; Developing Driveline Systems for EVs and Hybrids for the China Market

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GKN Driveline continues its rapid growth in China with plans for a 12 th manufacturing facility; expansion of an existing research center; and the introduction of new low-cost and electric-hybrid technologies for the China market.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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Such a product exemplifies Zenith’s pursuit of high quality, even if that has meant sticking to the high end of the market. But at about $1000, the flat tube is not a consumer product and instead is benefiting Zenith’s latest focus of interest-its relatively new and highly profitable personal computer business. Joseph, Mich.,

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Further, alloying or coating pathways towards low-cost, effective passive films, have not been sufficiently explored in a sound and scientific way. Modifications to processing techniques may be included, but shall not include forging and should result in a finished product that meets all performance and cost targets.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Production of the Roadster, the company’s initial product, ended after deliveries totaling 2,500, but a new version of the Roadster is due at some point. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.