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2024 Ford Mustang Comes With ‘Remote Rev’ System

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If you’re the kind of person that wants to make a strong impression on the neighborhood and are less than concerned whether it’s good or bad, Ford is offering 2024 model year Mustangs with a key fob that lets the holder remotely rev up the engine. Ford released a video showcasing the product to aid with marketing if you’re interested.

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Meet the Boomers Trying to Scupper 2,500 Jobs in Rural Michigan

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“We don’t need jobs,” said Fred Chapman, a 62-year-old toolmaker, when interviewed by Reuters about a new battery factory Ford wants to build near Marshall, Michigan. “I billion BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, announced earlier this year as a part of Ford’s push in its EV ambitions. At issue is the $3.5 Stay tuned.

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Homeland Security Now Combating Street Takeovers

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A podcast interview with showrunners Lonnie Ford, Todd Hendrex, and Jarrod Dunahoo was posted live early this week, discussing the situation. Lone Star Throwdown reported a productive meeting with local Homeland Security agents and said they were able to secure their contract for 2025. The event went smoothly.

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Is Rivian Still Spending Billions Now to Make Billions Later?

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Considering its lofty initial public offering (IPO) and enviable product specifications, some are wondering why the company isn’t in better shape. Ford is on track to lose $4.5 While production rates have been consistently under target, they’ve also continued improving. Rivian didn’t look to be one of those companies, however.

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Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th! com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

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Starting this month, the Chinese government requires permits for certain graphite products being exported. It’s an essential component and China is responsible for about 66 percent of the world’s graphite production. & In terms of graphite production, no other nation comes close. Mozambique and Madagascar produce 13 and 8.5

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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"With more than a 40 percent market share, our Chrysler and Dodge minivans continue to lead the segment we created more than 25 years ago," said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President-Product Development, Chrysler LLC. Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, A123Systems has announced plans for a Michigan-based production facility.

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