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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

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Not so long ago, automakers boasted about horsepower and towing capabilities in their cars and pickups, but in the fast-changing world of technology that now dominates the auto industry, software-driven enhancements are prominent in consumers’ minds. The transition to software-dominated cars is challenging.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show. Prepare for eased/fast/self permitting of home/public charging installation; Ensure new home/building codes/major renovations provide for vehicle 240V charging. Utilities (municipal and regional). Regulators/Public Utility Commissions. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.

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At Home with Bob Lutz

Revenge of the Electric Car

The beautiful art deco buildings, some in the process of falling down, provided a colorful backdrop for our up-and-coming-activist.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. The plan also calls for establishing consistent codes and standards for ZEV infrastructure through revisions to national and state building codes.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us GM has slashed product-development programs, advertising and spending on auto-show events. Home World U.S.

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DOE Closes $465M Loan to Tesla Motors

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The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. The agreement was negotiated and signed by the Department’s Loan Programs Office. Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Tenneco Inc.