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Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode

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Mercedes has now been approved in two states to be able to use turquoise lights to signify when its vehicles are in an automated driving mode. On Tuesday, Mercedes shared a press release announcing that it has received exemptions in California and Nevada to test special turquoise marker lights to indicate its automated driving mode.

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Redwood Materials opens up new facility just miles from Tesla Giga Nevada

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Straubel, has opened up a new manufacturing facility in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park, just miles from Tesla’s Giga Nevada production facility. Redwood’s new facility is just miles from Tesla Giga Nevada, where the automaker has a joint venture with Panasonic to produce electric vehicle batteries.

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GM investing $650M in Lithium Americas; offtake agreement from Thacker Pass

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General Motors and Lithium Americas will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is the largest known source of lithium in the United States and the third-largest in the world. Tranche 1: GM to purchase 15.0 Earlier post.) million shares of Lithium Americas at a price of $21.34

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

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Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, Tesla Tequila features a dry fruit and light vanilla nose with a balanced cinnamon pepper finish,” the Tesla shop described the limited edition set. According to the support page, each customer was limited to only one bottle per purchase.

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825

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The brand also announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales at select retailers located in four more states—Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Washington—beginning in September. Electrochromic Inside Mirror w/ HomeLink® Adjustable Interior Ambient Lighting. Heated Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel.

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GM, POSCO Future M announce 2nd phase of CAM production in N America; adding pCAM

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—Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain The companies established the Ultium CAM joint venture, which is majority owned by POSCO Future M, in July 2022. 2023 - GM announced plans to build EV motors for BrightDrop light commercial vehicles at its St.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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” The study recognized three states as the most prepared: Nevada, Mississippi, and Hawaii “mainly due to top scores in climate suitability, but also reporting better than average scores in charger suitability,” the study said. Nevada – 15.50 – 2, 2, 1, 3, 5. .” Between 10 and 14.9

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