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Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

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In support of General Motors’ vision of a zero-emissions, all-electric future, Buick will bring its first electric vehicle to market for North America in 2024. Buick also unveiled the Wildcat EV concept—an expressive vision of the brand’s new design direction as it transitions to an all-electric future. Wildcat EV Concept.

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Statevolt acquires 135-acre site near Salton Sea to build 54 GWh gigafactory

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Statevolt , a battery startup seeking to build hyperlocal gigafactories, has acquired a 135-acre site in Imperial Valley, California, as the location for its 54 GWh Gigafactory. At full operating capacity, the Gigafactory will be one of the largest in North America, with capacity to produce batteries for 650,000 electric vehicles a year.

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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

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The Commonwealth of Virginia recently hosted a live trial of a new driver and pedestrian safety concept that allows near-real-time notification of roadway hazards through 5G and edge technologies. It was the first of its kind in North America.

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Debut of Lincoln Star concept hints at design of future Lincoln EVs

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The Lincoln Star Concept made its global debut , hinting at the brand’s design language for its future electric vehicles. By mid-decade, Lincoln plans to deliver three new fully electric vehicles, meaning that more than half of its global volume will be zero emissions vehicles, and it will add a fourth by the end of 2026.

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Volkswagen launches PowerCo for global battery business; €20B investment; standard factories

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With immediate effect, responsibility for global battery business is to be held by the newly created company “PowerCo”. The Volkswagen Group is bundling its global battery activities in the European company (SE) PowerCo. In addition to Europe, PowerCo is also already exploring the possibility of further gigafactories in North America.

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Daimler Trucks North America unveils two Freightliner electric vehicle models and Electric Innovation Fleet

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The goal is to build and deliver commercial electric vehicles that support the business and sustainability goals of our customers. GCWR are part of Daimler Trucks’ global electrified truck initiative. The eCascadia has up to 730 peak horsepower. The Freightliner eCascadia with 80,000 lb.

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Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback

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Two new concepts, the Saloon and Space-Hub, were unveiled at CES in January. Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts (Source: Honda) The Saloon is set to become Honda’s new flagship EV with a model very similar to the concept launching in 2026. It will launch in North America first ahead of its global rollout.

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