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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Merchants Fleet, the nation’s fastest-growing fleet management company, plans to further electrify its portfolio with BrightDrop, the new business backed by General Motors, offering electric first-to-last-mile products and software services. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 4, 2019

National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), a subsidiary of Evergrande Health, has acquired Protean Electric, a leading developer of in-wheel motor technology. Protean Electric is an automotive technology innovator and world-leading developer of in-wheel motors (IWMs) and future propulsion solutions.

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JUNE 13, 2023

General Motors plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly to prepare the plant for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks. The announcement brings GM’s US manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31.6 billion since 2013.

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JULY 23, 2012

Ltd has selected Sevcon as the motor controller supplier for its new light truck, the A-2. Aimed at municipal fleets in both domestic and overseas markets, the new A-2 light duty truck is powered by a 72V 16 kW AC motor. Chinese firm AUCMA Electric Vehicle Co.

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MAY 26, 2021

In its report of first quarter 2021 financial results and outlook, Lordstown Motors, a startup developing electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market ( earlier post ), said that the expected production of its Endurance full-size electric pickup in 2021 will be limited—at best 50% of prior expectations.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035. Simply chasing volume probably won’t be enough.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

there were several manufacturers in India involved in producing Electric Vehicle (EV) motor controllers. These components play a crucial role in managing the power and speed of electric motors in electric vehicles. Here’s a detailed overview of some notable EV motor controller manufacturers in India: 1.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

.& Last week, Unifor criticized General Motors for failing to meet important elements of its pattern agreement with Ford Motor Company. Catharines powertrain plant, and Woodstock parts distribution center. & [Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Uno Minda, a leading auto parts supplier, acknowledges the recent surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand but anticipates a delayed need for corresponding aftermarket parts. While the company expects EV products to drive demand within the next 2-3 years, it has already identified these parts and is prepared for a near-future launch.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2021

The SAFE-1 action withdrew the 2013 Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver that had allowed California to enforce its greenhouse gas (GHG) standards for cars and light-duty trucks and its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. Earlier post.). EPA plans to propose this rule in July 2021. Background.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed the world’s first neodymium-reduced, heat-resistant magnet. Neodymium (Nd) magnets are used in various types of motors such as the high-output motors found in electrified vehicles. Source: Toyota. Background. Source: Toyota.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Components featuring recycled marine plastic fabric: As part of the company’s efforts to conserve the oceans, Antolin has developed a recycled polyester fabric using Seaqual Yarn, a material consisting of recycled marine plastics. Persiskin Auto: This vegetable skin interior offers a harmonious blend of sustainability and style. “We

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Corvette’s new shape memory alloy wire replaces a heavier motorized part. With about 200 motorized movable parts on the typical vehicle that could be replaced with lightweight smart materials, GM says it is looking at significant mass reduction going forward. kilogram) lighter than a conventional motorized system.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme. Maximum motor speed is 13,600 rpm. Electric (Battery) Motors'

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

There was also a new intake manifold, exhaust manifold, a higher output alternator, a larger radiator, starter motor, and finally a new location for the battery so it didn’t get so hot. All parts worked together to reinforce the car structurally and make it safer, with no frame rails needed. General Motors Corporation.

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JANUARY 8, 2023

The new joint venture company, which will manufacture best-selling NEVs including the DM-i super hybrid models and related parts, is anticipated to be based in Uzbekistan. Strong cooperations with other international enterprises on the development of vehicle electrification is part of the core business strategy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

Air Liquide, CaetanoBus and Toyota Motor Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of developing integrated hydrogen solutions. This will include infrastructure development and vehicle fleets to accelerate the expansion of hydrogen mobility for both light- and heavy-duty vehicles.

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Electric Auto Association

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics. Ten years later, 11 TEVA of NC members, representing 1 out of every 10 people in the chapter, had followed Gerhardt into becoming Certified Light EV Technical instructors.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of the Daimler Trucks family, plans to start the series production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in October, MFTBC unveiled the Vision F-CELL, a light-duty fuel-cell concept truck. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2023

Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering LLP Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering is a professional custom-made electric motor design and developer. Our team can design and develop special electrical motors as per the customer needs. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 6, 2023

General Motors held an early interest in automotive navigation systems, and its Research Laboratories division worked on its first in-car system back in 1966. But between DAIR and OnStar, General Motors made two additional attempts at in-car navigation. Images: General Motors] Become a TTAC insider. Called D.A.I.R.,

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JULY 17, 2018

As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

In keeping with this roadmap, the company has opened its first factory in India specialising in lighting, HMI systems and electronics. This project, which is already being produced at the plant, integrates sophisticated smart surface, multi-colour ambient lighting, capacitive switches and electronics.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group has developed the new Vest EXoskeleton (VEX), a wearable robot created to assist industrial workers who spend long hours working in overhead environments. The development of the VEX included a pilot program in two Hyundai Motor Group plants in the US. Hyundai Motor Group commercializes Chairless EXoskeleton.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. Greatly reduce proliferation of parts combinations used in today’s internal combustion lineups, helping enhance EV profitability.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

A team led by researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is developing a lower-cost cast aluminum (Al) alloy capable of at least a 50 ˚C temperature increase over the current cylinder head alloys 319 and 356 for use in light duty engines. Earlier post.). Materials for electric and hybrid drive systems.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

All revenue from excise duties and the RUC goes into the National Land Transport Fund along with revenue from motor vehicle registration and licensing fees. The exemption applies to any motor vehicle the power of which is wholly (i.e., The financial impact is similar for a light diesel vehicle subject to road user charges.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Hyundai Motor Company announced that its IONIQ 6 electrified streamliner will deliver up to 614 km (382 miles) of all-electric range per charge (77.4-kWh kWh battery with 2WD, 18-inch tires), according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). With WLTP-rated energy consumption as low as 13.9

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2013

Michael Sivak at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute together suggest that the US now has—per person, per driver, and per household—fewer light-duty vehicles and that they are driven less than a decade ago. In the newer study, “ Has Motorization In The U.S. —“Has Motorization In The U.S.

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JUNE 28, 2020

The US Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced that GM Defense LLC , a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). These parts include the Multimatic dual spool-valve dampers and Chevrolet Performance suspension components.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

—Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company. Ford confirmed construction of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center a year ago as part of an initial $700-million investment in the historic Ford Rouge Center, creating a manufacturing home for the F-150 Lightning.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the Toyota Motor Corporation. It teams up with an electric motor featuring fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and a high-performance battery purpose developed for this vehicle to enable its powertrain to deliver 275 kW/374 hp.

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JUNE 3, 2023

TEPCO HD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have developed a stationary storage battery system (1 MW output, 3 MWh capacity) that combines TEPCO’s operating technology and safety standards for stationary storage batteries and Toyota’s system technology for electrified vehicle storage batteries. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.

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JULY 25, 2012

General Motors of Canada is making investments totaling $850 million in R&D in light-weighting materials, mechatronics, software and communications. General Motors of Canada has made great strides since 2009 when our Government pledged its support to help it restructure.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) and General Motors (GM) announced that as part of their existing alliance agreement ( earlier post ), the next generation small light commercial vehicles (B-LCV) from both companies will be built in the PSA plant in Vigo, Spain. They will be developed on PSA’s latest LCV architecture.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

General Motors could have plans to produce a military prototype vehicle based on the upcoming Hummer EV under its GMC brand. Instead, there will be modified parts and components that will make the vehicle more likely to be effective in a military setting. “The eLRV, that’s the first purpose-built from the ground, up.

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