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FCA, Waymo expand autonomous driving technology partnership; exclusive agreement for light commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

By incorporating the Waymo Driver, the world’s leading self-driving technology, into our Pacifica minivans, we became the only partnership actually deploying fully autonomous technology in the real world, on public roads. Our now four-year partnership with Waymo continues to break new ground. —Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer, FCA.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

Green Car Congress

I want to warmly thank each person involved in this strategic project. With this, we have now determined the next ‘gigafactory’ coming to the Stellantis portfolio to help us achieve a total minimum of 260 gigawatt hours of capacity by 2030. —Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis.

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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

New cars have all sorts of driver monitoring tech on board that can tell when a person is paying attention or has their hands on the wheel, but the National Transportation Safety Board feels there’s a need for more. Five other vehicles were involved, including a minivan with seven people inside.

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May 2023 – Tesla still dominates the Norwegian EV market

Push EVs

Growth continued for the Norwegian plugin EV market in May 2023, as combined plugin share hit almost 90%, up from 85% a year ago. more of the remaining market than last year. The overall auto market saw volumes of 13.342 units, up almost 16% YoY, and higher than May 2019. Full electrics alone took almost 81% share, grabbing 7.5%

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

I’ve always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles. But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. Five Ways To Market EVs. market; many other options await in Europe and Asia. Not an H or D in sight.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve.