Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

The US is quickly overtaking Europe as an attractive market for EVs and is an ideal location to engineer and build EVs. Think’s subsidiary, Think North America, plans to apply for low-interest loans from the US Department of Energy’s $25-billion Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVMIP) program.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The next step in the Connected Vehicle space is to begin working with the auto industry manufacturers. To that end, THEA is proud to announce that it is collaborating with Honda R&D Americas, LLC, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2016

This plant, located in San Luis Potosí, will allow Constellium to respond to increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength aluminium Crash Management Systems and automotive structures for the expanding auto industry in Mexico. The facility is expected to start production in 2018. Constellium generated €5.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Automotive microcontroller units (MCUs) are at the heart of all key automotive subsystems, from high-reliability engine control and anti-lock brakes to body-electronics, sensors and telematics, with an industry TAM of 5.0 billion units expected by 2024. GF offers automotive MCUs using using 22FDX FD-SOI and 40 nm bulk CMOS solutions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

This is because many of the components that go into building vehicles all over the world are produced in China, in factories that are currently standing still because it is too risky for workers to return. Turning to the other two ‘triad’ markets—North America and Europe—we can see similarly concerning figures.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Well I do not accept a future where the jobs and industries of tomorrow take root beyond our borders—and I know you don’t either. It is time for America to lead again. And we will put Americans to work making our homes and buildings more efficient so that we can save billions of dollars on our energy bills.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. Hofbauer is serving as EcoMotors’s Chief Technical Officer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Saft America, Inc. Toda America, Inc. $35. Magna E-Car Systems of America, Inc. $40. Brownstown, MI.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Nodes join aerospace-grade carbon fiber tubing into standardized building objects, resulting in an industrial-strength chassis that can be assembled in a matter of minutes. —Rob Vatter, CEO of Altran North America. Core to the Divergent manufacturing approach is the use of 3D printed metal alloy joints called Nodes.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. These components account for more than 75% of auto parts imported into the country.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 28, 2023

The auto industry is a relatively small chip end-user, but it’s growing fast. billion, the auto industry makes up less than 9 percent of chip demand by revenue, according to market research firm IDC. Despite the auto industry’s desperation, there’s no great rush to build new 200-mm fabs.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2024

US President Biden pats GM CEO’s back: “You electrified the entire auto industry. Biden has also pledged allegiance to unions, especially the United Auto Workers (UAW), which Musk has been extremely vocal about his distaste for. EVs have become so mainstream because of Tesla’s disruption of the automotive industry.

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Charged EVs

JULY 1, 2024

Now the company is building a US plant to produce nickel-free and cobalt-free cathode materials. The company is building a plant in the US where it will produce LFP as it gradually phases in production of LMFP and DRX. So, if we’re going to build a plant in the US to make the DRX material, we could manufacture LFP in the same facility.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Prepare for eased/fast/self permitting of home/public charging installation; Ensure new home/building codes/major renovations provide for vehicle 240V charging. Provide rebate for vehicle purchasers (see above - $2,500/16 kWh vehicle); Provide and incentivize home/building charging installation electrical service (i.e.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As the leading car rental company, we now offer the largest electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet in North America. Hertz is reportedly building its own electric vehicle charging infrastructure for its car rental fleet as well.

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Plug In Partners

MARCH 30, 2006

at 2318 Rayburn House Office Building) on the role of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) in reducing dependence on foreign oil, decreasing GHG and transportation emissions, revitalizing local economies, and lowering fuel costs. oil consumption, making it the single largest contributor to America's foreign oil dependence.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

According to Stellantis North America chief operating officer Mark Stewart and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the company’s Windsor and Brampton, Ontario facilities will be getting an EV overhaul. We’re building a world-class Canadian auto industry, an innovative economy and a clean, strong future for everyone.

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Teslarati

MARCH 25, 2024

There was a time when BYD’s sustainable vehicle efforts were seemingly brushed aside by industry leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk. That time has long passed, and BYD’s presence in the hybrid, PHEV, and BEV sector has grown to a point where it has garnered the respect of the global auto industry.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2021

This is in addition to the already planned network of nine plants dedicated to building battery systems. Customers will get enhanced access to Shell’s Recharge network consisting of more than 30,000 charge points by 2025 in Europe, China, and North America—including more than 10,000 high-power chargers globally.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

automaker would build factories in the future, and amidst concerns of some companies “nearshoring” production and moving manufacturing into other parts of North America. “Maybe it needs to recommit to American workers and find a CEO who’s interested in the future of this country’s auto industry.”

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2023

The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), North Gibson School Corporation, Building Blocks, and Youth First Inc. Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The facility will eventually produce up to 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium and will enable E3 to develop a long-term source of lithium supply for EV production in North America. The fund has three main pillars: decarbonization of large emitters, industrial transformation, and clean technology and battery ecosystem development.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. And I was there representing Plug In America. The auto manufacturers have sued to stop progress before.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The fact that they have assembled key industry leaders along with some of the best minds in the EV movement to study how to actually implement a grid charged transportation system means we’ll make some sorely needed progress in setting infrastructure standards and building it out.

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Baua Electric

JULY 16, 2024

Some folks fear that the transition to EVs will lead to major job losses in the auto industry—and not without reason, as EVs require different (and fewer) components than legacy ICE vehicles. Blue Bird bagged $80 million to convert a Georgia plant to build electric school buses. Stellantis will receive $334.8

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

Now, however, given all the market drivers facing the auto industry (regulations, fossil fuel availability, societal changes, etc.), Building an e-Golf: the basic production flow for the e-Golf at the Wolfsburg plant. California, and those states which have signed on to the California ZEV requirements).

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With Pininfarina’s relationship with Ferrari essentially coming to an end in 2017 with the release of the Ferrari-designed La Ferrari, it was no surprise that the famous Italian brand decided to build a car of its own. Still, the fact that its first offering, the Pininfarina Batista, would be electric was a shock to many.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Since then, in North America, Honda has sold two pure EVs in tiny numbers: the 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV (82 miles of EPA range) and the 2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric midsize sedan (89 miles of range). GM would build the car for Honda alongside the Chevy in its Ramos Arizpe plant. None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

But very few consumers will come up with BrightDrop , the name GM has given to a new unit that builds electric commercial vehicles: full-size vans and even electric cargo containers. BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it.

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Baua Electric

JULY 1, 2024

Now the company is building a US plant to produce nickel-free and cobalt-free cathode materials. The company is building a plant in the US where it will produce LFP as it gradually phases in production of LMFP and DRX. So, if we’re going to build a plant in the US to make the DRX material, we could manufacture LFP in the same facility.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint.

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Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2023

With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. Honda’s Electric Vehicle Lineup The Japanese automaker seems certain about the future of the global auto industry and appears ready to act on its beliefs.

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2023

LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Hyundai teamed up to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. billion The parties agreed to produce EV batteries so Hyundai could accelerate its electrification efforts in North America. Each company holds a 50% stake in the joint venture for the U.S.-based based battery plant.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Tesla North America. Canada and Mexico are the top choices for Tesla’s new gigafactory in North America. Another benefit to building in Mexico is that Tesla vehicles would still qualify for EV subsidies in the United States from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). For Tesla, we want them to build electric cars in Indonesia.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 31, 2024

They're reportedly close to sealing a deal to build a manufacturing plant there, which would create over 1,000 jobs. This factory would not only cater to the local market but also serve as an export hub, leveraging Mexico's strategic position and burgeoning auto industry. market for now. market for now. Become a TTAC insider.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Watch Hyundai’s new EV plant go up from space Production officially began at the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Bryan County, Georgia last month. Last month, the company secured its 18th supplier as it builds out an extensive US network. billion in investments in Georgia.

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