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Getting Wet and Wild With NASCAR in Chicago

The Truth About Cars

It was the first time Chicago has hosted a street race for a major racing series in the modern era – and while we’re on the topic of firsts, what’s billed as the first-ever American auto race took place on the streets of the city and nearby Evanston in 1895. Based on what I saw, most of those concerns were either unfounded or overblown.

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QOTD: Where Do You Do Your Carspotting?

The Truth About Cars

It's not just NorCal -- I sometimes spot some pretty cool iron in my neighborhood, and while the part of Chicago I live in is nice enough, it's not exactly a moneyed part of the downtown or anything. Personally, I just keep my eyes peeled. In other words, you don't have to be in an exclusive ZIP code to see cool stuff.

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Volkswagen, HP, GKN developing HP Metal Jet 3D printing for automotive mass-production

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen and its partners presented the new process for the first time at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Automotive production is facing major challenges: our customers are increasingly expecting more personalization options. A Volkswagen vehicle is manufactured from 6,000 to 8,000 different parts.

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GM’s Maven and Uber to pilot flexible car-sharing offer

Green Car Congress

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, and Uber Technologies, Inc., The 90-day pilot will launch in San Francisco as part of Uber’s Vehicle Solutions program, which provides driver-partners flexible options to access vehicles they can drive on the Uber platform. with more on the way.

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GM expands medical projects and charitable deliveries to hospitals

Green Car Congress

The first VOCSN V+Pro critical care ventilators produced by General Motors and Ventec Life Systems in Kokomo, Indiana ( earlier post ) are being delivered by UPS to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Olympia Fields, Illinois and Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago at the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Protective gowns.

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After a long hiatus, EV test drive events are back

Plug in America

Over the past several months, we began transitioning back to in-person events. We are also now producing many ride and drive events that are being held throughout the year in locations including New Jersey, Chicago, and Southern California, with many more to come in September as part of National Drive Electric Week!

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

Baua Electric

If you want to lease, Chevy is offering $3,250 in lease cash for the Blazer EV in other parts of the US, and that’s open to everyone, regardless of what you or your household members drive. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online, and you’ll get access to unbiased energy advisors who will help you every step of the way.

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