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Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

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and Saudi Aramco’s US-based subsidiary Aramco Services Company (ASC) have signed a joint development agreement providing the framework for the two companies to work together on a series of Opposed-Piston (OP) Engine projects, which will speed the development of new efficient, low-emissions powertrain choices. Achates Power, Inc.

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GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

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The zero-emission high-tech vehicles will join the Equinox Fuel Cell as part of a fleet of both GM and SAIC vehicles to shuttle VIPs at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. This follows the government’s call for the creation of a sustainable transportation system. GM Group Vice President and GM Asia Pacific President Nick Reilly.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. We support tying our homologation standards to Europe because it has the most robust and stringent emissions standards. Principle . There are 3.5

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Fiat Chrysler gets $30M fine for paying off union leaders

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On Tuesday, a federal judge fined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) $30 million after the legacy OEM admitted to paying off leaders from the United Autoworkers (UAW) union. . Many wondered why Tesla was not invited to the event as it is a leader in the global EV market. .

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Opinion: Biden’s Tesla snub shows that clout, not innovation, is driving the American EV revolution

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While the event was promoted as a landmark meeting that signifies America’s commitment to embracing sustainable transportation, the world’s undisputed EV leader was noticeably absent. “It was considered the worst workforce in the automobile industry in the United States. Defects in cars were typical too.

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