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Ford to build more EV software capability at Chennai tech hub | Autocar Professional

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American automaker Ford, whch is known to be working on an affordable EV platform, is set to build more electric vehicle (EV) software capabilities at its Ford Business Solutions India operation, based in Chennai. The company which has, thus far, invested around US$ 250 million in the Chennai hub, plans to make further investments.

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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

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For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda to launch an affordable electric Civic replacement The company revealed two new EV concepts as part of its new “0 series” electric brand at CES earlier this month. Let us know below.

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Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault

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Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. A report from Germany’s Handelsblatt last December hinted at a partnership between Volkswagen and Renault to build an EV under 20,000 euros ($21,500). Renault announced plans to launch the Twingo e-Tech successor, the Legend, last November.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. As the CEO of a company that had trouble competing with the Japanese and the South Koreans, we have to fix this problem,” Farley said. However, it’s also exploring other EV battery tech.

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Fusion Tech Finds Geothermal Energy Application

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In 2008, Woskov began intensively studying whether the approach could be an affordable improvement on mechanical drilling. Although Wostov is credited as a founder of Quaise, he says he has no financial stake in the company—unlike MIT. The system would rely on injected gas to quench and carry out ash.

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. After software glitches, freight delays, and other issues caused GM to miss its EV sales target in 2023, the company believes “production hell” is behind it. Ford reached an agreement with CATL to license its LFP battery tech.

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Report: Tesla Ditched Next-Generation Gigacasting Plans

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Tesla had pushed toward developing a new platform for smaller, more affordable vehicles and initially thought it would cast the body in one piece. This is yet another sign that Tesla is facing increasingly fierce competition from Chinese companies and other automakers. Image: Gofra via Shutterstock] Become a TTAC insider.

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