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2020 Detroit Auto Show cancels amid COVID-19 pandemic; expected conversion of TCF Center to field hospital

Green Car Congress

All tickets purchased for the 2020 NAIAS show, including tickets for the Public Show, Industry Preview and Charity Preview will be fully refunded. The teams are providing assessments to the State of Michigan that deliver information on the possible conversion of existing buildings into alternate care facilities in southeast Michigan.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will resume accepting Bitcoin under one condition

Teslarati

Musk made the statement during The B Word Conference on Wednesday, where he joined Moderator Steve Lee, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood for a conversation regarding Bitcoin and other cryptos, including Dogecoin and Ethereum. However, the option to purchase a vehicle or solar energy system was short-lived.

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Tesla was ‘ignorant’ of Bitcoin’s environmental impact when investing, Kimbal Musk says

Teslarati

” Kimbal made the comments at the Ethereum Denver conference in an interview with TechCrunch. Tesla’s prowess as the leader of electric vehicles and a mainstay in the conversation of sustainable companies did not necessarily align with the Bitcoin investment. billion at the end of 2021.

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2023 Los Angeles Auto Show Recap -- Stepping in the Right Direction

The Truth About Cars

More to the point, conversations I had with OEM reps and analysts and others seemed to suggest that some of the COVID-era issues that have bugged the industry over these past few years might finally be going away. Still, it was a hit among attending media, based on conversations I had. That said, it also looks good up close.

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How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

Blink Charging

This type of charging would likely be found at retailers, truck stops, and roadside convenience stores , where EV drivers will exit the highway for a meal or rest stop before continuing their journey. Conversely, destination charging is needed at a traveler’s final destination, such as a hotel, resort, or conference center.

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IEEE President’s Note: Investing in IEEE’s Financial Future

Cars That Think

Users can view a dashboard that shows the status of the contract, versus looking for an email or notes from a phone conversation. This cloud-based management system supports comprehensive project-based financials and provides support for automating contracts and purchase orders as well as tracking and reporting costs and expenses.

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