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GM workaround for transport snags: Broker pickup from the manufacturing unit

Baua Electric

” Provide chain snarls have strained stock around the business for a number of years, from manufacturing unit shutdowns early within the coronavirus pandemic to microchip shortages to ongoing constraints in trucking and rail. Fortress Wayne, Ind.; and Oshawa, Ont. Repayment begins at $225 for journeys of as much as 100 miles.

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GM’s Texas plant to get $500M for upcoming full-size SUVs

Baua Electric

“Today we are announcing plans for a significant investment in Arlington to strengthen our industry-leading full-size SUV business,” Gerald Johnson, GM’s government vp of worldwide production and sustainability, mentioned in a remark. Arlington follows funding bulletins this age in Flint, Mich.,

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Prominent officials and members of the general public expressed support for Tesla stores in the regions of Charlottesville, Arlington, and Norfolk.

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Chevy, GMC struggle for EV/ICE candy spot

Baua Electric

Equinox EV: The electrical model of the Chevy Equinox compact crossover goes into manufacturing on the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, with deliveries anticipated to start out prior to the top of the month. Orion Meeting in suburban Detroit, the place the Bolt is manufactured, can be retooled to manufacture Silverado and Sierra EVs.

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Mayor Menino Adds Boston

Plug In Partners

The purpose of the campaign is to demonstrate to automobile manufacturers that there is a market for flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles. "In addition, I joined mayors from across the country in a national effort to support the National Plug-in Hybrid Campaign. more Here is the list of City Partners as of today.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Green Car Congress

manufacturing process that, if successful, has the potential to. the use of a new motor design, addition of emerging materials, and the incorporation of advanced manufacturing techniques. Arlington). advanced manufacturing process that, if successful, has the potential to yield a several-fold reduction in wire costs.

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