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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers. Several other pilots with other companies are also planned through the end of the year.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. The company also shared its intention to expand retail operations in North America and Europe. Fisker wants auto dealers to sell the company’s all-electric Ocean crossover.

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Porsche’s North American CEO Leaves Company

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President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Kjell Gruner, has left the company. & From Automotive News : In a statement, Porsche noted Gruner was leaving the company "at his own request." It’s unclear why he suddenly left& Porsche and it's unlikely that we’ll get any concrete answers from the manufacturer.&

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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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As per recent reports, Tesla’s plans to set up a service center for electric car owners in the state gained traction on August 11 when officials from East Hartford unanimously approved the company’s application to build the facility. “I will not walk out with brake parts in hand,” Rechon said.

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Hertz continues to feel EV losses, plans to dump more from its fleet

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Hertz said it incurred a $195 million charge to vehicle depreciation to write down the EVs held for sale. 119 of the $339 was related to EVs held for sale. The announcement in January came as somewhat of a shock to many, as Hertz became the first large-scale rental company to commit to EVs on such a massive scale. Tesla inks $4.2B

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Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model is better for companies and consumers

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Of those who spent above MSRP, 31% would not buy from the same dealer again, while 27% would no longer buy from the same manufacturer. Alternatively, customers who paid at MSRP had a far better experience; only 14% chose not to buy from the dealer again, and 10% decided not to buy from the manufacturer again. Why I hate dealers.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

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In Seoul, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a strategic roadmap to accelerate its electrification ambition as it pursues sustainable progress for the company. The company also unveiled targets for sales and financial performance to be achieved by 2030. The company earmarked KRW 95.5

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