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BMW wants humanoid robots to build its cars

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BMW wants humanoid robots to build its cars, evidenced by a partnership with a robotics startup that it signed today. The humanoid robots will initially be launched out of the BMW facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which employs 11,000 people. “We have designed the robot to be safe next to humans.

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Comment on Nio's William Li questions US protectionism, demands equal access to US market by Wayne Lewis

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Polestar already imports cars from China, but plans to build them in the US soon. Geely could even have Volvo or Polestar factories in South Carolina also make Zeekr vehicles, just like how Honda makes both Honda and Acura models in their Marysville, Ohio factory.

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

Green Car Congress

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.) This is planned to increase in the future.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

Green Car Congress

Several automakers announced partnerships to advance fuel cell electric vehicles, including Daimler, Ford, and Nissan ( earlier post ); Honda and General Motors ( earlier post ); Toyota and BMW ( earlier post ); and Volkswagen and Ballard Power Systems ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Many automakers anticipate commercialization by 2017.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

Green Car Congress

ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Medical University of South Carolina. of South Carolina). Honda, Applied Materials).

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Honda Civic :Mike Chanceys conversion. Honda EV+ :Life with the new Honda EV. Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD. So You want To Build an ElectricCar: Where to begin. HondaAccord : Bob Taylors conversion.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. Only lockable garages or similar buildings will qualify as homebases and power stations for the MINI E.

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