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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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The modular electric platform (MEB) the three vehicles share will underpin all future Volkswagen-branded EVs. At a workshop on future mobility held at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Christian Senger, head of model line e-mobility for Volkswagen, said that the MEB marks “ a big step into a new world. ”. It is the key to our future.

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DOE Launches $122M Energy Innovation Hub to Focus on Solar Fuels: Fuels from Sunlight

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The US Department of Energy will invest up to $366 million to establish and operate three new Energy Innovation Hubs focused on accelerating research and development in three key energy areas, one of which is developing an effective solar energy to chemical fuel conversion system—i.e.,

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Education and outreach workshops for petroleum reduction fuels and technologies. DOE is seeking projects that will contribute to a sustainable market for these vehicles with a potential for future growth in the absence of additional Federal funding. Light-duty Neighborhood electric vehicles (if replacing full-size on-road vehicles).

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Cruise announces staff reduction efforts that affect 24% of employees

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This reflects our new future and a more deliberate go-to-market path, meaning less immediate need for field, commercial operations and corporate staffing. We are ceasing work on the Origin MY24 but not losing sight of our work on future programs. In other cases, we restructured teams based on the work we’re prioritizing.

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DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced ( DOE-FOA-0001224 ) up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Subtopics include Microbial Biomass Conversion. Earlier post.).

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003. If a damaged side sill needs to be replaced after a side impact, the workshop carries out a visual inspection and damage assessment and then removes only the section in need of repair using a patented milling tool. They also have a constant phase difference.

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Beach baby! 1971 VW Baja Beetle electromod is the ultimate electric toy

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This next-level electromod 1971 VW Beetle’s been given both the custom Baja and electric conversion treatment, resulting in a high-riding tray-backed one-off destined for sand duties. 1971 VW Baja Beetle with EV conversion – fun, practical and zero emissions. Lanolin grease – with its distinctive smell – features heavily.