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GM Spring Hill to run on 100% solar power by 2022

Green Car Congress

Spring Hill Manufacturing is the largest GM facility in North America, totaling 2,100 acres. GM is ranked 12 on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from their Green Power Partnership program.

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Mexico proposes new heavy-duty vehicle emission standards aligned with Euro VI and EPA 2010

Green Car Congress

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. Heavy-duty diesel emissions standards in the US, European Union, and Mexico. emissions in urban areas.

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Daimler to split into two pure-play companies: cars & vans, trucks & buses

Green Car Congress

The transaction and the listing of Daimler Truck on the Frankfurt stock exchange is expected to be complete before year-end 2021. Daimler Truck is the world’s largest Truck and Bus producer, with industry-leading positions in Europe, North America and Asia, and with more than 35 main locations around the globe.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Volkswagen of America teamed with 3Degrees, a renewable energy and carbon offset services provider. Earlier post.) —Jörg Sommer.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

EV Central

In Europe and North America Land Rover has invited owners to join the pre-order waiting list of the Range Rover Electric but, for now, Australian buyers have not been offered an option, suggesting the electric version of the luxury SUV might arrive later than other markets. .

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

Green Car Congress

Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America. Specifically, the bill requires (Part 4, Sec. 80% for a vehicle placed in service after 31 December 2026. Specifically, the bill requires (Part 4, Sec.

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Join us Mar. 9 for this summit on building momentum to meet CA EV goals

Electric Auto Association

The Electric Auto Association often partners with organizations to share exciting plans taking place in transportation electrification across North America. Topics Include: What is the federal government’s vision in regulating zero emissions? By: April Bolduc, President of Electric Auto Association.