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Toyota begins Corolla production in Mississippi

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Toyota opened Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi (TMMMS), the company’s new $800-million plant outside of Tupelo that assembles the Corolla. Disrupted parts supplies halted shipments from Japan of the Corolla, which accounts for 15% of its US sales. The automaker’s share of US new-car sales started the year at 15.3%

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

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District Judge Sarah Vance ruled against Tesla in June after the automaker had filed the suit against the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) and the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission (LMVC), along with board members and other dealers. The DOJ declined to comment.

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Nikola Motor unveils prototype Class 8 fuel cell range-extended electric truck, plans for H2 fueling network

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At an event at its Salt Lake City headquarters last week, startup Nikola Motor Company (NMC) unveiled the first public prototype of its Nikola One Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell range-extended electric truck, as well as renderings of the Nikola Two Class 8 day cab version. Nikola Motor Gearbox / Steering Front End. Front Radiator Assembly.

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KiOR receives fuel registration from EPA for renewable diesel

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a next-generation renewable fuels company, has been granted Part 79 (Title 40 CFR Part 79) registration for its Renewable Diesel Blendstock 5 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The registration, required by manufacturers of motor vehicle fuels by the EPA, must be completed prior to the sale of the product.

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GM makes its largest green energy purchase to date; 50 MW wind deal

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General Motors has made its largest renewable energy procurement to date, purchasing enough wind power to equal the electricity needs of 16 of its US facilities, including business offices in Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, a major assembly and stamping complex in Arlington, Texas, and 13 parts warehouses east of the Mississippi River.

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Honda and Nissan points to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

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A next-generation Nissan Leaf is in the works and due within a couple years, and with other potential smaller EVs in development it could be part of Nissan’s contribution. The automaker also plans larger Nissan and Infiniti EVs for assembly in Mississippi starting in 2026. Nissan’s alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi remains, too.

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Honda and Nissan points to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

Baua Electric

A next-generation Nissan Leaf is in the works and due within a couple years, and with other potential smaller EVs in development it could be part of Nissan’s contribution. The automaker also plans larger Nissan and Infiniti EVs for assembly in Mississippi starting in 2026. Nissan’s alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi remains, too.

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