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GM invests in AI and battery materials company Mitra Chem; advanced iron-based CAMs

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General Motors is leading a $60-million Series B financing round in Mitra Chem , a Silicon Valley-based, AI-enabled battery materials innovator. The company’s AI-powered platform and advanced research and development facility in Mountain View, California, will help accelerate GM’s commercialization of affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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Portantino (D-25) and Josh Newman (D-29) introduced Senate Bill 301 , a bill sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to create a financial rebate program for converting gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions-vehicles (ZEVs). —Senator Portantino

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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naturally aspirated methanol engine providing 97kW (130HP) of power and 175 N·m of max torque together with an electric motor providing 100kW (134HP) of power and 320 N·m for a combined 272kW (364HP) and 495 N·m of torque. In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said.

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Simple One gets a Motor Upgrade – Further Boosting the Electric Scooter’s Performance

Electric Vehicles India

The upgraded motor allows the Simple One to achieve better performance and efficiency. The motor can produce 72Nm of torque, which is not only the category highest but has also never been achieved in such a compact size. Simple Energy is the only electric scooter OEM to develop or manufacture its own motors in India. .

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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—John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai Motor Company plans to introduce 18 models by 2025. NEXO leads Hyundai Motor’s plans in development of zero-emission vehicles. The motor develops 291 lb.ft. of torque distributed to the front wheels. kVA per liter.

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Hyundai scrappage scheme in UK offers up to £5,000 off price of new model

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In the UK, Hyundai Motor has launched a gasoline and diesel scrappage and trade-in scheme that offers up to £5,000 (US$6,416) off the price of a new model and seeks to improve air quality across the UK by making it easier and more affordable to drive a new, lower emission car. The scheme will run until the end of 2017.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

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Renault recently unveiled a glimpse into the future at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. It’s especially great to see this innovative technology being offered to consumers in an affordable vehicle, rather than something at the luxury end of the market. But why is this important, you may ask.

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