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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications. Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.

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VAMA builds new coating line to serve growing automotive market in China

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China is already the world’s largest automotive market, with forecasts indicating anticipated annual growth of at least 6% in the coming decade. The new type of coating has been designed to allow for better corrosion-resistance of both inner and outer panels in the body-in-white.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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Electrify America stations will be designed to provide access by supporting multiple non-proprietary and interoperable charging technologies to meet different needs. Sites will be, on average, about 66 miles apart, with no more than 120 miles between stations, meaning many shorter range ZEVs available today will be able to use this network.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

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Looking at it another way, a recent PWC study forecasted that the U.S. will need as many as 235,000 fast EV chargers to meet demand — up from about 47,000 chargers that are available today. The more that open networks are available, the lower the barrier to entry is for consumers who are on the fence about going electric.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Transportation agencies and city planners will be able to proactively design, manage and optimize transportation systems to more seamlessly handle ever-increasing traffic.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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EPA and NHTSA expect to issue, by November 30, 2010, a Supplemental Notice of Intent that will describe further design elements for the National Program and present an updated analysis of potential stringencies for model years 2017-2025 standards for GHGs and fuel economy. A common theme across the. hybrids, and electric vehicles.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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Most of the global reductions in CO 2 emissions between now and 2030 in the net zero pathway come from technologies readily available today. But in 2050, almost half the reductions must come from technologies that are currently only at the demonstration or prototype phase.

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