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Subaru’s first global all-electric vehicle SOLTERRA makes world debut

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In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. The two companies entered into a new business and capital alliance in September 2019. The two companies entered into a new business and capital alliance in September 2019.

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Toshiba doubles anode capacity in next-generation Li-ion battery; titanium niobium oxide; application in FY 2019

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Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiB (Super Charge ion Battery), which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode. We will continue to improve the battery’s performance and aim to put the next-generation SCiB into practical application in fiscal year 2019.

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First EVs in new car-sharing program with Envoy to roll out in Sacramento; 142 e-Golfs by early 2019; Sac-to-Zero

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The first of hundreds of electric car-sharing vehicles coming to Sacramento, California as part of Electrify America’s $44-million investment in the City will be unveiled tomorrow at the Whispering Pines Apartments in Meadowview. Residents of the complex will be able to rent the cars on a per-minute, per-hour or daily basis.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part V)

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EDS was founded in 1962 by former IBM man, billionaire, and future independent presidential candidate Ross Perot (1930-2019).& GM merged Hughes into its Delco Electronics division to form the Hughes Electronics Corporation immediately. GM paid part of the $5.2B The entity was renamed Hughes Defense Communications.

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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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As part of the partnership, Hyundai will provide the DOE with five NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for use in various regions of the country including Washington, DC, to help advance research and development of fuel cell technologies. Hyundai provided its first NEXO SUV to the DOE in 2019. and parts-maker Hyundai Mobis Co.—announced

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IHS Markit projects for first time that 2050 global refined product demand will be lower than 2019 levels

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For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. The findings are part of a new analysis by the Refining and Marketing service at IHS Markit. MMbd), placing it below 2019 baseline levels. There will be closures to come.

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Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

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Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). In November 2019, the Lodstown Motors acquired the Lordstown Complex, formerly a General Motors Corporation (GM) factory.

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