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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Teslas built in China will now show a digitised version of the Chinese flag, or a panda eating a piece of bamboo, while American-made Teslas will turn their rear running lights into either the shape of an AR-15 assault rifle, or the letters “MAGA”. Outselling Tesla?

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Renault-Nissan Alliance in India was set up in 2008 as Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) a 70:30 joint venture, with Nissan holding the majority. Sources say Renault evaluated bringing the Kwid-based Dacia Spring EV to India, but this project is likely to be dropped as it did not meet cost targets.

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IBM’s Fall From World Dominance

Cars That Think

He was therefore perfectly positioned to be the author of the definitive corporate history of the company he used to work for, in a book entitled IBM: The Rise and Fall and Reinvention of a Global Icon , which was published in 2019 by MIT Press. So it's nearly impossible to get the cost of manufacturing and sales down to a competitive level.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

Cars That Think

From 1975, when the nation had barely begun producing its first transistors, to 2008, when he retired from teaching, Kim trained more than 100 students, effectively creating the first two generations of South Korean semiconductor experts. KAIST graduates flocked to Samsung, GoldStar/LG, and Hyundai/Hynix. Kim Choong-Ki.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

I’m not against that and we should be exploring it but there are a lot of challenges—the primary one being the cost of these vehicles and there are infrastructure issues as well ,” cautioned Heywood. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge. LFEE 2008-05 RP, July 2008. Heywood, J., Kasseris, E., Thornes, B.

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Hyperbrake Hydraulic Braking System Technology Completes Preliminary Thermal Stress Testing

Green Car Congress

Through removal of the booster, weight and fuel savings are created while eliminating the cost of the vacuum booster. The original concept of the Hyperbrake technology was originally developed by Axel Jansson, father-in-law of Cooney, and also a former Chief Brake Engineer for General Motor Corporation.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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