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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This strategy builds on the company’s preparation of its Chattanooga facilities for local EV production. Volkswagen will commit $7.1 Assembly of the ID.4

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The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week

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and in Canada and Mexico as part of NDEW 2023. Don Pinkton and Daryl Thayer took apart a Tesla motor to show people the “guts” of EVs and how they work. Kylie Borchardt led children in building KidWind model wind turbines. EV-focused events occur in almost all 50 states of the U.S.,

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. The drive unit features a large number of changes: new roles for the two motors, two clutches instead of three, and a smaller power electronics unit integrated into the housing among them. (No Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen’s Pablo Di Si: Generation to get ‘again to fundamentals’

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Volkswagen Crew of The united states CEO Pablo Di Si has formally been at the activity handiest since September, when his predecessor, Scott Keogh, moved over to form Scout Motors. So I mentioned, “Listen, we’re going to increase production significantly.” We’re getting to form some systems.

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

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The electric semi truck – one of 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks bought by San Diego-based Bali Express last year – made its first trip to Mexico carrying an unspecified load of goods through the Port of Entry at Otay Mesa, which connects Southern California to the city of Tijuana, Mexico. The big Petes have approx.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.)

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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