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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

It has announced it’s building of a vehicle and battery manufacturing plant in Raleigh, North Carolina. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

Green Car Congress

At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. Power America (Raleigh, NC). Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (Chicago, IL).

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GM and ABB demonstrate prototype of Volt battery pack grid re-use application

Green Car Congress

In conjunction with the Plug-in 2011 event in Raleigh, NC, GM and ABB demonstrated a lab prototype of a distributed energy storage (DES) system that combines Volt battery technology and a proven grid-tied electric power inverter. Distributed Energy Storage (DES) demonstration with GM Volt battery pack and ABB PQF inverter. Source: GM.

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