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Nissan launches EV battery manufacturing in Smyrna plant

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billion, issued as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, program authorized by Congress as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This design results in better handling of the vehicle, and it adds another layer of protection to the battery pack. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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While certain decisions can be taken upstream, a number of design decisions were taken quite late in the day, in order to benefit from the experience of the 2014 power unit. It creates a need to be both forward thinking and reactive. Splitting resources between projects is therefore a delicate balancing act, in the short, mid and long term.

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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When the Honda CR-Z (Compact, Renaissance, Zero) Concept (see article ) made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 it was described as the “world’s first hybrid sports car”. The EV-N has a retro design not dissimilar to the Trabant and is said to be based on the 1960s N360 hatch. Faye Sunderland.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. The Enclave was the first step in the “ renaissance of the Buick brand ” as mentioned by another designer. Buick will focus on North America and China.

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