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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). 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 car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix C: Intricacies of the Grid—transfer of power vs. energy. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

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Drawing of the 50 kWh pack and the twin charge ports for super-fast charging. EVA was designed from the ground-up as an e-taxi and is a result of interdisciplinary research in the areas of energy storage, battery charging, thermal management, and lightweight materials and design. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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Stellantis is offering certain higher salaried US employees separation packages to help its “transformation to become a sustainable tech mobility company and the market leader in low-emissions vehicles,” a company spokesperson said. Electric vehicles require new or re-tooled factories , each requiring thousands of employees.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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And energy storage deployments: the Megapack, in particular, reached an all-time high in Q1 leading to record profitability for the energy business, and that looks likely to continue to increase in the quarters and years ahead. million vehicles, and we’re seeing about half of people use it so far.

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We visited the OLA Future Factory: Electric Scooter Manufacturing

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Also reduces overheads for the company. I asked her about start-ups that she has liked, She talked of Bolt, which is setting up charging stations for two wheelers using 15 A plug points. The company had hired 20 Innovas for media transport, two journalists per car. Currently in WFH mode. Quite happy with that.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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First, we’re going to cover the 12 items that stockholders have been asked to vote on, as well as any other matters that have been properly presented. No other company in the world has such a diverse, engaged, and supportive set of shareholders as Tesla. Second, our founder and CEO, Elon Musk will provide a presentation.

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