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South Burlington approved zoning change that brings Tesla closer to its first Vermont sales center

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Lot and building coverages and setbacks would not be affected.” ” “Two of the three involved properties are presently approved for auto sales in the C1 – Auto district; this use is allowed in the Commercial 2 district as well. The third property is a municipal fire station. .”

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Continental launches series production of technologies for robo-taxis

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This year, Continental’s technology for driverless vehicles will be in production for the first time in French company EasyMile’s EZ10 autonomous shuttle. Continental’s braking portfolio includes suitable technologies for robo-taxis, such as the MK C1 one-box brake system. The pilot will begin in late August and last up to six months.

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Lit Motors C-1: Video Shows Self-Balancing Motorcycle On The Road

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Building an automotive startup is never easy, especially when the product offered by that company defies easy description. MORE: Lit Motors C1 All-Electric Two-Wheeler Update: Still In.'

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The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project

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Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Japan’s UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to set up a US EV battery supply chain – and compete with China. The Tokyo-headquartered company has formed a new company called UBE C1 Chemicals America (UCCA) for its new US venture.

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Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar

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Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. The French automaker’s CEO, Luca de Meo, said at the Geneva Motor Show that the company is in “good discussions” with VW, according to a report in Automotive News Europe.

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EU Parliament Approves 2012 Tire Efficiency Ratings

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Members of the European Parliament last week approved regulations that will require replacement tires for cars as well as light- and heavy-duty vehicles (C1, C2, and C3 tires) to carry energy efficiency labels as of 1 November 2012. That program is still under development.

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