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GM reports strong Q1 Earnings, prepares to navigate semiconductor shortage

Teslarati

” Despite the factored decreases in some financial statistics, Barra still expects a strong first half of 2021. taxis by 2030. We will build two large EVs for Honda using our Ultium technology – one SUV for the Honda. The company expects about $5.5 We joined new investors Microsoft and Walmart in a $2.75-billion

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m PRT advantages over a human driven taxi include freedom from accidents caused by human error with PRTs offering “ a rail level of safety ” according to Dr. Guala. million are injured.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff. households. households.