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Redwood Materials launches EV battery recycling program; initial partners Ford Motor Company and Volvo

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Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars are the first automakers to support the program directly, but Redwood will accept all lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in the state. Redwood will work directly with dealers and dismantlers in California to identify and recover end-of-life packs.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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GM scaling back in Russia; Opel out by December, Chevy to minimize presence

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General Motors announced plans to change its business model in Russia. GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. Petersburg will halt production by the middle of 2015. The GM Auto plant in St.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers now, and has shown the concept for the 2025 Celestiq , which is scheduled to start its bespoke production soon. The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

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The California Motor Vehicle Digital Number Plates bill that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed this month authorizes digital replacements for conventional license plates, stickers, tabs, and registration cards, including the first-to-market Reviver product. Update 14 Oct. states are considering authorization. Not a bad list.

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Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition

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It includes larger electric motors–one on each axle–with 480 horsepower and 600 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) in South Lake Tahoe. We attribute the drive mode (when the GT-PE is driven only by the rear motor rather than both motors) for the range we achieved. What Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition?

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