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GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

Green Car Congress

General Motors Research & Development developed an aluminum-to-aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which can help improve fuel economy and driving performance. GM plans to use this technology more extensively starting in 2013. The material offers many advantages over steel.

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Tesla Model 3, $2.2M seized from man who fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans

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The DOJ affidavit indicates that Brooks was, in fact, the purchaser of the vehicle. While accelerating the transition to sustainable energy is undoubtedly the main interest of Tesla, buying an all-electric car through a fraudulent manner of actions is not ideal for helping the environment. In total, $2,296,136.86