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Pierburg, Swoboda, BASF and GM develop the first all-plastic fuel vapor pump assembly in series production

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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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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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Hyundai began leasing its first series production fuel cell electric vehicle at select dealerships in Southern California. With more than 300 fuel cell-powered material handling equipment vehicles at its existing fleet in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW now claims the largest number at a single location in the world.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Production of nickel-cobalt-metal battery cells and packs, as well as production of battery separators (by partner Entek) for hybrid and electric vehicles. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. General Motors Corporation. DOE Award ($mil.).

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

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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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