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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

Baua Electric

The proliferation of swimming pools has put a serious strain on water supply on Cycladic islands like Sifnos and Tinos, and the aggressive expansion of seaside bars over pristine beaches on many islands has generated a backlash from locals. Of those, 126 were opened last year, according to the institute.

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GM boosting EV product spending to $27B through 2025; 1st use of Li-metal anode in GM battery

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At the virtual Barclays Global Automotive Conference, Barra and Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, shared key elements of GM’s plan, including: By 2025, GM will launch 30 EVs around the world, and more than two-thirds will be available in North America. —Mary Barra.

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GM on the brink…

Revenge of the Electric Car

President-elect Barack Obama signaled his intentions Friday to help the auto industry, calling it “the backbone of American manufacturing” during his news conference. “I announced plans to cut $10 billion in costs and raise $5 billion through the sale of assets, like its Hummer brand, and new borrowing. In July, G.M. Mr. Merkle said.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Theyre not trying to send men to the moon, theyre building an ELECTRIC CAR that uses a petrol motor they already make charging batteries supplied by LG all bolted into a vehicle platform they also already have in production. billion" is needed to do what exactly? WTF do they need ANOTHER $10.3B

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