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GM to invest $2.2B at Detroit-Hamtramck to produce all-electric trucks and SUVs; GM’s first fully-dedicated EV plant

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billion at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. GM’s first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021. Detroit-Hamtramck will be GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant.

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Detroit Smart Parking Lab opens in September for real-world automated and EV charging testing

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The State of Michigan is teaming up with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to launch the nation’s first-of-its-kind, real-world test site for emerging parking technology, called the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. Led by Enterprise, the collaboration also aims to test more seamless and efficient rental car returns.

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Volkswagen’s Scout brand to invest $11M in Detroit

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plans to invest $11 million in Detroit. Scout aims to build a new Research and Development (R&D) Center in suburban Detroit, which is expected to create 200 jobs in the area. Jobs at Scout’s Detroit center are expected to pay an average salary of $3,714 per week plus benefits. Volkswagen’s Scout Motors Inc.

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What Do Detroit Automakers Owe Their Union Workers?

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A UAW strike against Detroit automakers could hamper the progress being made toward the transition to electric vehicles.

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The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues

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My brother and his wife took the plunge and bought a non-Detroit Three vehicle this year: a Volvo XC60. continued] The post The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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City of Detroit unveils its first 100% EV fleet

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The City of Detroit has unveiled its first fleet to be comprised of only electric vehicles. And one such City that has taken this task head-on is America’s Motor City, Detroit. “Electric vehicles are going to become the new standard everywhere, and we are going to support this transition in many ways.”

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Biden announces $900 million for EV charging network at Detroit Auto Show

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The US President Joe Biden announced at Detroit Auto Show the release of the first round of funding for a nationwide electric vehicle charging network, financing the construction of stations in 35 states.

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