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General Motors’ software & services executive steps down

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On Tuesday, March 12, General Motors’ (GM) Executive Vice President of Software and Services, Mike Abbott, will step down from his position due to health reasons. [I] Abbott’s work was aiding GM in ramping up electric vehicle production and subscription services.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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Draper awarded patent on electrostatic motors; family under development

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is developing a new family of electric motors and generators based on electrostatic, rather than electromagnetic principles. Almost all electric motors today use magnetism to generate torque. Our e-motors use thin electrodes and electrets which reduce weight by 80% or more as compared to conventional motors.

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Tata Motors electric ACE delivery vehicle catches fire | Autocar Professional

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A Tata Motors ACE electric vehicle operated by Bluwheelz, a rising player in India’s electric logistics sector, caught fire on Tuesday The incident involved an electric ACE vehicle manufactured by Tata Motors. Tata Motors confirmed the fire and said a detailed investigation is underway to determine the cause.

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BYD aims to start vehicle production at Thailand EV plant in Q3 2024

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NEV maker BYD has announced plans to begin vehicle production at its Thailand plant in the third quarter of 2024. The announcement coincided with the automaker’s participation in the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show, which is being held from March 27 – April 7, 2024. million units.

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Shanghai auto show: Full schedule of 150 press conferences for exhibitors

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NIO will hold 2 press conferences on April 18 from 10:00-10:20 and on April 19 from 14:00-14:30. As the first major auto show after the Covid opening in China, the Shanghai auto show, which will start next week, is highly anticipated, with more than 100 press conferences by car companies and supply chain players on media days.

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Lucid releases Q1 2023 production and delivery report

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Lucid released its Q1 2023 production and delivery report. Lucid plans to host a conference call with investors to discuss its Q1 2023 financial results. Investors may submit questions for the conference call starting April 24, 2023, by visiting: [link]. The call is scheduled for May 8, 2023, at 2:30 pm PT/ 5:30 pm ET.