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Elon Musk, Twitter reach agreement for sale of social media platform

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Twitter confirmed the sale to Musk in a statement on Monday. The purchase price represents a 38% premium to Twitter’s closing stock price on April 1, 2022 , which was the last trading day before Mr. Musk disclosed his approximately 9% stake in Twitter.” “Twitter, Inc.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Tesla Roadster trio found in shipping containers accumulates massive bids

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In 2010, a buyer in China purchased three Tesla Roadsters. The current owner is selling all three of the Roadsters and prefers to sell them in a set, and massive bids are coming in for the vehicles just a few days after they went up for sale. They were shipped and arrived, but they were abandoned by the buyer.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have increased market share ten-fold from less than 3% in MY 2008 to more than 30% in MY 2013. Turbochargers, which are often used in conjunction with GDI, have increased market share by a factor of five since MY 2008. l/100 km) or more in MY 2013 than in MY 2008.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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The ARB estimates that as of October of 2008 there were approximately 493,000 motorcycles that would be subject to the requirements of this bill. g/km HC+NO x beginning in 2008 for major manufacturers. For small volume manufacturers, the Tier I requirement begins with the 2008 model year, and there is no Tier II standard.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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As oil prices decreased in the 1990s, the consumer acceptance of hydrous ethanol fueled cars greatly decreased and purchases of gasoline fueled automobiles returned to previous levels. In 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. Brewster, S.C.,