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Chevrolet electric Camaro concept drag racer: eCOPO with 800V battery pack; electric crate motors

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Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car—based on the 2019 COPO Camaro —is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft (813 N·m) of torque.

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QOTD: Do You Care About GM's Move?

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However, General Motors announced a move earlier this week and it seems like it's been met with a shrug. It's not like Boeing bouncing from Seattle to Chicago to Virginia, or even United Airlines decamping Chicago for its suburbs (or McDonald's, which moved from Chicago's suburbs to the city proper).

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Amazon’s Zoox to begin testing robotaxis in Austin, Miami – ET Auto

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Along with Zoox, self-driving robotaxi companies like General Motors’ Cruise and Alphabet’s Waymo have been embroiled in investigations by the NHTSA involving the performance of autonomous driving cars.

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GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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General Motors will offer EV technology beyond its own portfolio and automotive applications more broadly, one component at a time. GM will provide EV components to help electrify Textron GSE’s TUG line of baggage tractors, cargo tractors and belt loaders. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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AeroVironment wins $8.8M contract for electric ground support equipment fast charge systems at Sea-Tac

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The Port of Seattle has awarded AeroVironment, Inc. million through 2014 to supply its PosiCharge electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) fast charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. a contract valued up to $8.8 AeroVironment was selected following a competitive evaluation of multiple fast charge system suppliers.

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Proterra to deliver 3 electric transit buses and charging station to StarMetro in Florida

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King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Wash.; General Motors Ventures LLC invested $6 million in Proterra earlier this year. Foothill Transit in Pomona, Calif., is already operating three EcoRide buses and VIA San Antonio Transit will be deploying its EcoRide buses later this year. Earlier post.).

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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Zoox also operates retrofitted self-driving Toyota Highlanders in Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Foster City, California. Those resemble toaster ovens on wheels and lack manual controls inside, like steering wheels, pedals and gear shifters. m)after she was hit by a human-driven car.