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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. Final details of the plans are still being worked on in partnership with the State of Alabama. Mercedes-Benz will set up electric vehicle production in the United States.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. Teams spent the last four years (2014-2018) harnessing those ideas into the ultimate energy-efficient, high performance vehicle. West Virginia University and University of Alabama teams finished second and third place, respectively.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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New Mercedes-Benz GLE features 48V active suspension system

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At a later stage a plug-in hybrid variant with a particularly long range will be added to the drive portfolio. Driving assistance systems take another step forward with Active Stop-and-Go Assist. The GLE will receive a completely new range of engines on market launch in early 2019. E-ACTIVE Body Control: 48 V suspension.

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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

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Southern Company: Alabama Power. TECO Energy.

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The grille, now closed-off as air flow to a radiator is not needed, has an attractive grid pattern with a hidden door on the right front where the charge cord is plugged-in. Both GV70s share the same platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors. Power and Powering-Up. Welcoming Interior.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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