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GM solves software problems, puts Chevy Blazer EV back on the market – Charged EVs

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The embarrassing software issue wasn’t the only problem in Ultiumville—the entire Ultium lineup was suffering from production delays caused by problems with the automated machinery that assembles the Ultium battery modules. GM assures us that that problem is now under control, and so is the Blazer’s (apparently unrelated) software snafu. “We

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Advanced Battery Technology.

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GM to Boost Volt US Production Capacity by 50% to 45,000 Units in 2012

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The announcement came as US President Barack Obama toured the Detroit-Hamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year. GM recently increased the number of US launch markets for the vehicle from three to seven. Earlier post.)

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Energy Conversion Devices seeking to sell Ovonic Battery Company; focus on solar

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(ECD), a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has initiated a process to divest its Ovonic Battery Company (OBC) subsidiary. —Jay Knoll, Interim President of ECD.

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GM To Forge Ahead With Electric, Plug-In Hybrid, Other Electrified Vehicles

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When oil prices drop, the knee-jerk response of many analysts is to forecast doom for sales of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and other green cars. General Motors Batteries Plug-In Hybrids GM Future Cars Chevy Volt plug-in cars Chevrolet Bolt' That''s not something General Motors recognizes as an issue, though. DON''T MISS.

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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. A partial draft checklist of stakeholders and enablers to help guide cities in making their regions plug-in friendly suggested by GM includes: Draft Checklist for a Plug-in Ready City. GM will undertake similar efforts around the country in communities such as Washington, D.C.

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Tesla leads with transfer of ZEV credits for year ending 30 Sep 2013

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The California ZEV Regulation requires large volume and intermediate volume vehicle manufacturers to bring to and to operate in California a certain percent of ZEVs (such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles); plug-in hybrids; hybrids; and gasoline vehicles with near-zero tail pipe emissions. delivered for sale in California.

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