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Volkswagen and Faurecia delivering PPE to New York City Javits Center and area hospitals

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America and Faurecia are collaborating to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items needed on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis response. The shift in supply chain utilization came about from an internal Volkswagen task force, created to identify ways of meaningfully impacting the fight against COVID-19.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

Green Car Congress

The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck—made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. All HUD settings can be personalized and saved within the driver profiles.

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New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport

Baua Electric

Rendering: New York Port Authority New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction. Additional solar projects are planned at JFK airport – the new Terminal 1 and Terminal 6 will include rooftop solar arrays.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. As on many modern vehicles, the Highlander Hybrid offers selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver choose the vehicle’s performance personality.

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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. production facility , which is located just minutes from Austin International Airport. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport. Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport.

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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

Toyota will introduce the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback at the New York International Auto Show this month. Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter

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Genesis unveils battery-electric high-performance Essentia Concept in New York

Green Car Congress

Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. Essentia also integrates with smart homes and devices, offering situation-based, personalized recommendations.

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