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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This strategy builds on the company’s preparation of its Chattanooga facilities for local EV production. Volkswagen will commit $7.1 Assembly of the ID.4

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Seattle; and Washington, D.C. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Richmond, Va.;

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DOE Closes $1.4B Loan Agreement with Nissan to Support Production of LEAF and Batteries

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Washington DC, Seattle, Raleigh, N.C., The DOE has also signed a conditional commitment with Fisker Automotive to build plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. and with Houston-based Reliant Energy. This marks the third loan arrangement agreement signed by DOE with an advanced technology vehicle manufacturer. billion to Ford Motor Company.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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Ford plug-in hybrid owners are operating in electric mode nearly 60% of the time, according to new aggregate data collected from Ford’s MyFord Mobile app. —Joe Rork, MyFord Mobile product manager. Behavior Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Hybrids Plug-ins' Noon to 2 p.m.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

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Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Global supply chain challenges continue to limit the production of new vehicles. Plug In America offers numerous resources to help you in your search for an EV. .

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NIST, partners create new international standard to improve sustainable manufacturing

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From there, computers can provide information and analytics on production and performance. Lyons explains that using the standard will help business transition into science-based modeling, decision-making, and production. The standard is easily individualized for a company’s specific needs. billion barrels of crude oil.

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BP to Install 45 Ecotality Blink DC Fast Charging Stations

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BP Products North America Inc., a partner in The EV Project, will install ECOtality’s Blink electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast Chargers (480 volt 3-Phase AC input)—unveiled at the Business of Plugging In 2010 conference—at 45 BP and ARCO locations.

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