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Personal: One in a Million

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The good news about the list of EV and PHEV sales from last year is there were 86 models listed, though several were cars that have gone out of production (like my Chevy Volt) but still managed to have a few laggards left for sale. The post Personal: One in a Million first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Phillips 66 taking 16% stake in synthetic graphite supplier NOVONIX; building US-based battery supply chain

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It advances our commitment to pursue lower-carbon solutions while leveraging our leadership position and expertise in the specialty coke market and supporting NOVONIX’s emerging position in US-based anode production. —Greg Garland, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66.

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Porsche’s North American CEO Leaves Company

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The former Porsche AG chief marketing officer took the wheel to oversee our region less than three years ago and has reportedly made an abrupt exodus.& & “We thank Kjell Gruner for his excellent work at Porsche,” stated Detlev von Platen , Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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—Joerg Sommer, vice president of product marketing, Volkswagen of America. how many trees the managers will remove either for sale or to better support the regrowth of the redwoods. The carbon offset program is a key element of Volkswagen’s holistic approach to e-Mobility. This goes beyond just selling electric vehicles.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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There’s something undeniably special about JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars that sets them apart from the rest. JDM cars are vehicles originally designed and crafted for the discerning Japanese market. Personalized Expression Enthusiasts revel in the endless customization options available for JDM cars.

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Volkswagen and IBM enter 5-year partnership to develop digital mobility services

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After the customer’s permission has been obtained, the cognitive abilities of the IBM solution will ensure that these services learn from the driver’s preferences and habits in order to make recommendations that are as personalized as possible. Volkswagen and IBM intend to develop digital mobility services together.

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2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop Revealed in NYC

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The manufacturer is reviewing the model at the New York auto show this week and looks to have kept the car that’s slated for sale in North America quite close to its European counterpart — with a few exceptions. Mini probably assumed it wasn’t worth the trouble after considering prospective sales.