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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

China EV

It opened an research and development center in Silicon Valley in March of 2017. In October of 2017, Seres acquired battery startup inEVit, Inc. In November of 2017, Seres acquired the former AM General manufacturing plant in Mishawaka, IN. Buying or building a plant at such an early stage is expensive.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Indianapolis Power & Light Company. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). Georgia Power.

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U.S. electric cars are starting to gain mass support

Setec Powerr

In 2017, only about 115,000 pure electric vehicles were sold in the United States. According to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Americans will buy a total of 657,000 electric vehicles in 2021. The first group of buyers are the first to buy electric vehicles. With more models, lower prices, and more government support.