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Penske Backs Out of Saturn Deal; Brand to Wind Down

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(PAG) has terminated its discussions with General Motors Company to acquire the Saturn brand, citing concerns directly related to the future supply of vehicles beyond the supply period it had negotiated with GM. Pursuant to the terms of those agreements, the wind down process will be determined and communicated shortly.

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Remy to Supply HVH250 Electric Motors to Advanced Mechanical Products for EV Conversions

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AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. Remy International, Inc. and Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. (

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EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

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For EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future, GM donated Chevrolet Malibus; for EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, GM donated Saturn Vues; and for Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility, the company donated Chevrolet Equinoxes.

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GM Suspending 2010 Malibu Hybrid Production; Next-Generation Li-Ion Mild Hybrid Expected for 2011

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Service and warranty of existing Malibu hybrids will be unaffected by the decision, as the company has an adequate supply of replacement components, including the 36/42V battery packs. The Malibu hybrid shares components with two other GM mild hybrids: the Saturn Aura and Vue hybrids.

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

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General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said. Earlier post.).

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What are you waiting for?

DIY Electric Car

However I have been busy buying parts and I building myslef a lab power supply for a old computer ATX power supply which I had lying around. I tested them both with my power supply and they clunk when I apply 12V so I assume all good. Hope to finish the Volvo this weekend and then start de-ICE ing the Saturn.

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SpaceX installs rocket-catching arms on Starship’s Florida launch tower

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The swing arm contains plumbing and an umbilical device that connects to Starship’s upper stage and supplies propellant, gas, power, and connectivity. SpaceX) At the bottom, the swing arm connects to Starship to supply propellant. The tower’s ‘chopsticks’ are far more complex.

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