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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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This new agreement with CATL adds to Ford’s existing battery capacity and available battery technology made possible through a series of key collaborations – including with SK On and LG Energy Solution (LGES). Ford engineers will integrate these LFP battery cells into its vehicles. With this $3.5-billion

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TRB releases new report identifying deficiencies impacting e-scooter rider safety

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The report also calls on State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) to monitor all available data and determine how best to incorporate e-scooters into their behavioral safety plans. If separate infrastructure does not exist, micromobility riders will go where they feel safe and innovate based on what is available.

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Number of electric buses in Europe has increased from around 200 to 2,200 in 5 years

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For 2019, Poland-based Solaris claims to have concluded the most contracts for the construction of electric buses. The Van Hool plant in Morristown (Tennessee, USA) is expected to start building buses from 2022. The upgrade is available for the full range of Euro 6 hybrid buses.

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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At the New York International Auto Show, Nissan revealed the 2019 Altima. The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the US in the fall, followed by other global markets at later dates. liter engine is assembled in Decherd, Tennessee. For 2019, the Xtronic transmission receives an expanded lock-up area for improved efficiency.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will be offered with an all-new, technologically advanced 2.7L 2019 Silverado RST. It is a key reason the engine’s peak torque is available at only 1,500 rpm. Turbo will be built at the General Motors Spring Hill facility in Tennessee. V-6 it replaces. The all-new 2.7L

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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Many CCS chargers have CHAdeMO plugs available and there are adapters as well, but finding public fast-charging will be more of a challenge than with competitive vehicles. On the Road Light in its feel, nimble and responsive, the Leaf is certainly not a sporty car, but one that easily handles all but the most challenging road conditions.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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The actual production vehicle is scheduled to be launched in the US market starting in 2019, and will be built alongside the seven-passenger Atlas and the Passat sedan in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A conventional mild hybrid version of the same powertrain would make 310 hp. Battery Hold / Battery Charge.

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