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Biden wants union-made, US-built electric cars: This is the only one available today

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That question became something of a distraction on Thursday, when President Biden announced tighter emissions rules and more electric vehicles in the near future, framed in the context of more manufacturing jobs and the made-in-America laser focus that’s been a hallmark of his. White House press secretary.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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Hyliion acquires KARNO fuel-agnostic generator technology from GE for range-extended electric truck

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The Hyliion KARNO solution offers a next-generation powertrain option between the CNG/RNG-fueled generator used in the Hypertruck ERX and the future Hypertruck Fuel Cell. In the years following, Hyliion plans to release the Hypertruck KARNO, its fuel-agnostic variant, as phase two in the Hyliion journey to a hydrogen-based future.

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Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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Chevron believes the future of transportation is lower carbon and is growing its offering of biofuels solutions for customers. Renewable gasoline blend can notably reduce lifecycle emissions and be used in the existing automotive fleet and with the existing fueling network, Chevron said.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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The White House is convening a series of initial stakeholder meetings on topics including partnerships with state and local government, domestic manufacturing, equity and environmental justice, civil rights, partnering with tribal communities, and maximizing environmental benefits. Requesting Information from Domestic Manufacturers.

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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

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The LEVC TX and VN5 are manufactured by London EV Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of Geely. All of these fuels are available today and also offer 30-50% operating cost savings. This of course depends on the number of miles driven, the miles per gallon achieved and future changes in the price of the fuels.

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President Obama launches $500M Advanced Manufacturing Partnership; Ford involved as an initial partner

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US President Barack Obama today launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in emerging technologies such as information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. inventions, and in manufacturing-associated R&D.

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