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Stellantis, Foxconn to form JV to develop breakthrough digital cockpits and personalized connected services

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Stellantis NV and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., The combination is intended to position Mobile Drive at the forefront of global efforts to deliver a new frontier of in-cabin information and entertainment capabilities, seamlessly connected inside and outside the vehicles in which they are installed.

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The residential sector represents 97% of all US solar installations.

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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

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SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees. SunPower is one of the largest residential solar installers in the US. We are also reducing our workforce to better align our business with our new focus.

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Nonprofits Fueling the EV Industry

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The electric vehicle (EV) industry is about to have its most significant sales spike thanks to international legislation and nonprofits ramping up support efforts. Some may wonder about the necessity of nonprofit involvement in the EV industry since companies are already making these cars for commercial use. EV support coming.

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Audi advances in-plant human-robot cooperation; CFRP roof installation

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Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA (Klebstoffapplikation mit Roboter-Assistenz), provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe. KLARA provides support with the installation of large CFRP roofs in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

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But you’ll still have to find someone to install the unit into your home, to which the manufacturer has offered a $600 credit toward installation. While the price is heavily dependent upon where you live and how your home is set up, the average cost to have a Level 2 charger installed typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,000.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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