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Hypercar Company Rimac Developing Robotaxi Service

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The business is reportedly in the middle of a plot to develop robotaxi services for Europe and making some decent headway at that. Most of its first vehicles were actually pre-existing models converted to use all-electric powertrains. General Motors’ Cruise). Rimac is trying to build an entire ecosystem for automated EVs.

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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support

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and Canada and a similar number of dealer locations in Europe this year,” CEO Henrik Fisker said in a statement to Reuters. And Fisker has shown potential follow-up models, including the affordable Pear, the Alaska pickup truck, and Ronin convertible.

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GM expands landfill-free efforts in Asia

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General Motors’ Rayong engine plant in Thailand and Cheongna proving ground in Korea are now landfill-free , bringing the company’s total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste. GM’s landfill-free facility count in Asia compares to 45 in North America and 22 in Europe.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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Japan, and Europe markets. In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. .” In collaboration with Isuzu Motors and Dongfeng Motor Group, Honda has started testing fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles.

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First look at ‘substantially updated’ 2025 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid

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Volvo For 2025, the T8 is an inline four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor and 400-volt three-layer lithium ion 18.8 In Europe, Volvo has its own branded home wallbox charger. The Volvo XC90’s new look was revealed and it now shares more features with Volvo’s electric lineup. kWh battery with 14.7 kWh of usable energy.

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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

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It also plans to convert its Honda plants in Ohio with the goal of building EVs based on the company’s new Honda e:Architecture in 2026, Automotive News writes. It did launch a nice-looking little city car, the Honda e, in Europe and Japan, but it was soon dropped after low sales.

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Old empires could be the key to a new car future – ET Auto

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It’s also a stretch to expect traditional US car companies such as General Motors Co. or Ford Motor Co. Hyundai Motor Co. Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. It encompasses companies that build and service ships, produce electric motors, and even supply robots. It also has a plan.

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