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GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

Green Car Congress

GM already uses this patented process on the hood of the Cadillac CTS-V and the liftgate of the hybrid versions of Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. This new technology solves the long-standing problem of spot welding aluminum, which is how all manufacturers have welded steel parts together for decades.

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Tesla Model 3, $2.2M seized from man who fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans

Teslarati

While accelerating the transition to sustainable energy is undoubtedly the main interest of Tesla, buying an all-electric car through a fraudulent manner of actions is not ideal for helping the environment. Brooks also purchase 38 other used cars, the DOJ said.