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Tesla Giga Berlin ramping to optimum production capacity: plant manager

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Last year, the factory produced about 1,000 vehicles per day. Interestingly enough, the plant manager also noted that Giga Berlin only has 3,200 vehicles– about three days worth of last years production–in its warehouse. There are no plans for production stops, staff reductions or downsizing.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LXI)

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It was a new model name world in 1977, as Cadillac removed traditional names, trimmed less successful models, and downsized its lineup. It was replaced by the now entry-level C-body DeVille, and supplemented by the midsize flagship Seville for those who wanted a smaller vehicle. The only Cadillac not downsized was the Eldorado.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LXII)

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The model lasted two additional years after the rest of the Cadillac lineup was downsized for 1977, as GM prepared to modernize the E-body platform that dated to 1966. The percentage of imported vehicles into the US in 1970 was 1.4 In our last entry, Cadillac waved a tearful goodbye to the full-size Eldorado at the conclusion of 1978.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LXIII)

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The Eldorado was Cadillac’s last model to downsize, after the rest of the brand bowed to the interests of fuel economy and cleaner styling in 1977. There was of course another big downsizing coming in just a few years, but nobody was focused on that yet. It was a short era where car ads had to wear disclaimers.

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Report: Nissan Talking to Foxconn About EV Production Again

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Foxconn (famous for building Apple iPhones) reportedly wanted to help Nissan with production and software development, with a bend toward all-electric vehicles. Now, Foxconn is allegedly interested in utilizing Nissan-owned facilities to build its own vehicles. It’s not a secret that Nissan is looking to downsize at the moment.

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Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. The R-Line range itself has been extended to five vehicles. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter liter engine will be replaced by the 1.8-liter liter turbocharged four cylinder during the 2014 model year. s hydraulic setup.

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Testing confirms Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious downsizing; 1.0L demo at Aachen

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Independent on-engine test results have verified the simulation predictions that a Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious levels of engine downsizing. The tests were carried out by the University of Bath Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC), using a Ford 1.0L Compared to a current 1.5L