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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020. First of all, production and trade patterns are shifting.

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ACMA awards 59 companies for excellence in production, innovation, localisation, exports – ET Auto

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The robust growth of our auto sector stands as a testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and our domestic demand. By prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and technological advancement, we’re not only driving economic progress but also leading the charge towards a greener, more inclusive future.”

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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By the 1950s, the grid was moving electricity across time zones and national borders, tying in diverse sources of supply and demand. Cocconi was also dismayed by the automaker’s decision to equip the production car with an off-board rather than onboard charger, which he believed would limit the car’s utility. Electric Car tzero 0-60 3.6

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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GM ATV was responsible for the development and production of the GM EV-1; his organization also developed and produced the S-10 Electric Truck and developed the GM Precept Hybrid Vehicle, which was part of President Clinton’s Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) program. We’re thrilled to add him to our team.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Think Planning US Factory; Initial Production in 2010

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US production is expected to start in 2010, with the first-year volume of 2,500 units being available to pilot and demonstration fleet projects. and A123Systems (which are also seeking ATVMIP funding), and which are already under contract to supply compact, high-powered lithium-ion power systems for the TH!NK Think launched the TH!NK

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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