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Rivian develops a sliding door patent, hinting toward a minivan

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Rivian has filed a new patent that describes a dual guide rail sliding door that would be perfect for a minivan. The design is driving speculation that Rivian could be on its way to develop the market’s first electric minivan just after it produced the industry’s first production version of an all-electric pickup truck.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Chrysler Group is working with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using four all-electric minivans. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world.

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Toyota’s advertisements force Hispanic constancy

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The automaker started operating with its Hispanic promoting company, Conill Promoting, in 1987 to create original connections with those consumers, stated Lisa Materazzo, staff vice chairman of Toyota advertising and marketing. The RAV4, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Tacoma and Sienna minivan have been all Refuse.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. The role of emotion in buying cars.

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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GM shifted its primary focus to supporting control and prevention of the coronavirus while also ensuring the safety of its employees as well as company and dealer operations. The company’s brands adopted new tactics to stay connected with their customers and offer them peace of mind.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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The company had already delivered more than 700 vehicles by the end of September, 2009 (see article ). Of all the ‘upstart’ green car companies, Tesla is the closest to breaking out into the mainstream. The company hopes to begin selling the Fisker Karma in mid 2010 in Europe.

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Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

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And the company has just shared the first photos of its upcoming CXi and CX+ cargo electric bikes. As the company explained, “Gocycle’s Family Cargo entrants showcase the latest evolution of the brand’s OneDesignDNA® philosophy, which is underpinned by class-leading lightweight, seamless design and complete integration.