Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Pierburg (Rheinmetall Automotive), Swoboda, BASF and General Motors (GM) have developed the first all-plastic fuel vapor pump assembly in series production. It is currently produced at Pierburg’s facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina and placed on the 2019 Cadillac XT4.

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GM South Carolina Cadillac Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. DOE Award ($mil.).

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Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis 317

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In 2013, worldwide fuel cell industry sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time, reaching $1.3 Although early markets such as stationary power and material handling account for the bulk of sales, DOE noted that the fuel cell industry made “tremendous progress” in the light-duty transportation sector in 2013. Earlier post.).

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2013 Market Fuel Sale 296

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 7, 2023

General Motors recently released the absolutely ludicrous GMC Hummer EV while the Chevrolet Bolt is being discontinued. But the car has also been streamlined in a number of ways that one could argue don’t make for a premium product. Localized assembly may eventually manifest at Volvo's South Carolina plant.

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Volvo All-Electric SUV South Carolina 89