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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). The new standard was more than a decade in the making. of Energy (DoE), the U.S. —Jesse Schneider.

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EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. The new international Airplane CO 2 Emission Standards adopted by ICAO in 2017 are prescribed in ICAO Annex 16, Volume III titled, Aeroplane CO 2 Emissions.

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Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Utilization of renewable solar energy is crucial for addressing the global energy and environmental concerns and achieving sustainable development. Due to the lack of testing standards, it is difficult to compare the results obtained by different research groups or provide a reliable guide for large-scale implementation.

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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds. Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.)

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Ford awards TomTom global traffic service deal for next-gen SYNC tech

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2020

Ford has awarded TomTom a global multi-year deal to provide Ford’s next-generation SYNC with its real-time traffic service. SYNC 4 navigation system is standard on Mustang Mach-E and optional on F-150. The new F-150 represents Ford’s next big step in bringing connected vehicles to customers.

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US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, independent global emissions testing company Emissions Analytics reported that pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust. Earlier post.) —Sarah Amick, Vice President EHS&S and Senior Counsel, USTMA.

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ZF brake systems standard in Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and MEB

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed MEB modular e-drive system platform. It meets stringent safety standards set by the European road safety association EuroNCAP. Electronic brake booster.

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ABB-sponsored report suggests global plans for 80 new EV battery gigafactories insufficient

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2021

A new report sponsored by ABB Robotics and authored by the automotive intelligence unit of Ultima Media auggests that concerns over EV battery supply to meet the escalation in demand poses serious risk to the growth of market share of electric vehicles, despite plans for 80 new global battery gigafactories. —Tanja Vainio.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2022

Under the new plan, the company aims to boost annual global BEV sales to 1.87 million units and secure 7% of global market share by 2030 by strengthening its line-up with 17 new BEV models by 2030; 11 for Hyundai models and 6 for Genesis luxury brand. The innovation will be expanded to global plants in the future.

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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

These heterogeneous effects mean that different countries will have differing incentives to abide by the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming below 2 °C relative to pre-Industrial levels. Of course, this logic is correct only from a global planner’s point of view, where the planner puts equal weights across individuals.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The initiative’s measures therefore include the development of standard concepts that cover common charging profiles. In addition, standardized and optimized forms accelerate the approval procedures for the network operators. Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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Stellantis reveals STLA Medium global platform for C- and D-segment BEVs

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2023

unveiled STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform with state-of-the-art features including range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, embedded power and charging power. STLA Medium is the first of four global BEV platforms to be launched less than two years after EV Day presentation in July 2021. Stellantis N.V.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2022

The all-new SUV is rooted in a modern body-on-frame chassis with a fully boxed frame that shares architecture with the all-new Tundra and all-new global Land Cruiser (which shares its platform with the Lexus LX). 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro.

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Polestar delivered 51,500 EVs globally in 2022, up 80% y-o-y

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2023

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, delivered approximately 21,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing the preliminary estimate for full year global volumes to 51,500 cars, up 80% year-on-year. Smart Eye’s premium driver monitoring technology is included in Polestar 3 as standard.

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Global Clean Energy buys Bakersfield refinery for $40M, converting to produce renewable diesel

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2020

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., Instead, the refinery will be repurposed to become a producer of low-carbon renewable fuels that meet the needs of the California Low Carbon Fuels Standard. through a subsidiary, has purchased Alon Bakersfield Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of Delek US Holdings, Inc.

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

The ICCT study finds that the United States’ share of cumulative global EV production decreased from 20% to 18% since 2010 and only 15% of the approximately $345 billion in global automaker EV investments are flowing to the US. Similarly, European manufacturing accounted for 25% of global EVs through 2020, up from 23% in 2017.

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New Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV joins Renegade and Compass 4xe models in global electric vehicle lineup

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

liter turbocharged I-4 engine is part of FCA’s Global Medium Engine family. Max Regen can slow the Wrangler 4xe faster than standard regenerative braking and generate more electricity for the battery pack. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe will be sold globally, with electric vehicle (EV) charge port plugs tailored to specific regions.

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Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In February 2022, GTI Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) launched the Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI), a collaboration to further transparency into the environmental impact of hydrogen production and help unlock its full potential as an important driver of energy transitions.

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SAE International and ISO collaborate to update and refine SAE Levels of Driving Automation; SAE J3016

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

As the development of automated driving technologies continues on a global scale, SAE J3016: Levels of Driving Automation has evolved to align with the developing technologies and deployment strategies. —Barbara Wendling, chairperson for the SAE J3016 Technical Standards Committee.

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Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has moved to a new US headquarters in Richmond, California. Octillion is a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and energy-storage systems. Earlier post.) kWh system using prismatic NMC cells.

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StoreDot achieves 1250 cycles on silicon-dominant fast-charging cell

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

The company is now beginning to advance to B-samples, using larger form factors, to ship to global automotive manufacturers later this year for testing in future electric vehicles. I’m hugely proud of our recent achievement. I’m hugely proud of our recent achievement.

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BMW announces support for Digital Key for iPhone

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2020

BMW is a leading contributor to the Digital Key standard. Standardizing the Digital Key contributes to user experience, security and availability in smartphone models all of which were key to the BMW Group strategy for the Digital Key right from the start. Ability to share access with up to 5 friends via iMessage.

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Hydrogen Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry Group signs agreements to industrialize 70 MPa high-flow refueling; H70HF

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2021

to industrialize globally-standard 70 MPa hydrogen heavy-duty vehicle high-flow (H70HF) fueling hardware components. Other goals include testing and evaluating the hardware’s performance and standardizing the connector design to ensure adoptability throughout the world. H70HF fueling nozzle and components. Source: Nikola.

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Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2022

The companies will work together to drive adoption of open, interoperable standards in wireless charging for global electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure Siemens makes strategic investment in WiTricity and licenses their technology for future wireless EV charging products. —Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.

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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc.

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Plus and Cummins to develop first autonomous natural gas trucks; deployment in 2022

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2021

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a leading company in self-driving truck technology, announced a new initiative with global engine manufacturer Cummins to develop the industry’s first driver-in, supervised autonomous trucks powered by natural gas. Michael Taylor, General Manager, Global Powertrain Integration, Cummins.

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RF Safety Lab Ensures Wireless Gadgets Meet Safety Standards

Cars That Think

JANUARY 29, 2025

Before a wireless device is manufactured and sold , its technology is tested by compliance engineering laboratories to ensure it adheres to technical standards established by organizations including the IEEE Standards Association. From testing engineer to startup founder Liu is no stranger to technical standards and regulations.

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FedEx and Chanje to add charging infrastructure to 42 FedEx stations in California

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

the company’s subsidiary for global business. The company believes that wider adoption of alternative-fuel, electric and hybrid electric vehicles in transportation will play a key role in reducing global emissions, while diversifying and expanding renewable energy solutions. The DC charging system was designed specifically for FedEx.

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California Charging DC Fleet

Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The aim is to further reduce the global greenhouse gas effect and the use of such fuels is a step towards Audi’s goal of carbon neutrality at its production sites by 2025. R33 Blue Gasoline fully complies with the applicable standard for gasoline, DIN EN 228, which means that any vehicle approved to run on Super 95 E10 gasoline can use it.

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Gasoline Germany Audi Diesel

Integral e-Drive launches new series of off-the-shelf high performance electric motors

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

The CTSM 242 is enabling clients to access world class power density and efficiency manufactured to automotive quality standards from our new production facility. In these cases, this standard off-the-shelf product is extremely attractive. In these cases, this standard off-the-shelf product is extremely attractive.

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BMW Group 1st automotive manufacturer to use new Pirelli tires containing FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Certification of the rubber plantations and the complex supply chain for natural rubber and rayon takes place in accordance with the strict standards of the independent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The organization also applies this standard to products made of natural rubber. The new 22-inch P ZERO ?

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LG Innotek develops digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2021

The module complies with the latest standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium, a global digital key standardization organization, allowing it to be used regardless of country, terrain, and vehicle type. million units in 2020 to 28.9 million units in 2025.

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Cars Personal Global 2020

BMW adds i4 eDrive35 to i4 lineup

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2022

When fitted with the standard 18-inch aero wheels, the i4 eDrive35 is expected to deliver an EPA range of about 260 miles (estimated range of up to 260 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards). The BMW Group is aiming for BEVs to account for fully 50% of global sales by 2030.

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Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2021

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, is providing battery packs for all-electric motorcoaches and city transit buses offered by ABC Companies and Lightning eMotors. Electrification of bus fleets has become a priority in many regions of the world, with nearly 500,000 EV buses now running globally.

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Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2020

Emissions Analytics is an independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions and fuel efficiency for passenger and commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery. Pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than a car’s exhaust emissions, Emissions Analytics has found.

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Mitsubishi introducing PHEV version of redesigned Eclipse Cross; 2nd MMC PHEV on market

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The new Eclipse Cross will offer a plug-in hybrid drivetrain (PHEV) in select global markets. Launched globally in 2017, the Eclipse Cross is the company’s crossover SUV, which fuses a coupe-like style with SUV capabilities. The Eclipse Cross will be the second Mitsubishi PHEV on the market.

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CAE and Volocopter partner to train eVTOL pilots

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2021

CAE, a global leader in aviation training, and urban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter signed a strategic partnership, subject to definitive agreement, to develop, certify, and deploy an innovative pilot training program for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations. © Volocopter.

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BASF launches new automotive refinish coating line; lowest value of VOCs

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

—Fabien Boschetti, Director, Global Marketing, BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions. Furthermore, to make customers, insurance companies, fleets, car manufacturers and other stakeholders aware of the quality and sustainability standards of the body shop, a TÜV-certified auditing program has also been established.

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Chevrolet introduces new electric 2022 Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales of the Bolt EV have topped 100,000; in the US, three-quarters of Bolt EV buyers are new to GM. Additionally, standard DC fast public charging capability enables the Bolt EV to add up to 100 miles (160 km) of range in 30 minutes and 95 miles (152 km) for Bolt EUV. Earlier post.).

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. Kia fully recognizes its responsibility to adhere to sustainable practices.

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GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

military, but for other militaries globally. Before it became the standard, the U.S. Everyone knows about the legendary “Humvee,” officially called the HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. For decades, it’s been the main ride for not only the U.S.

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Ford builds 150,000th Mustang Mach-E; on sale in 37 countries

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver Assist Technology is now standard across Mustang Mach-E across the lineup. Global growth comes as Ford upgrades Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant—which built the 150,000 th vehicle—to support even more customers.

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Factorial earns UN 38.3 certification to ship 100Ah Lithium-metal solid-state battery

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MAY 24, 2023

standard is a globally recognized requirement for the safe transportation of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries. certification enables Factorial to ship its 100+Ah cells globally to customers and partners, bringing the product another step closer toward achieving automotive qualification. This UN 38.3

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Ford awards TomTom global traffic service deal for next-gen SYNC tech

US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

ZF brake systems standard in Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and MEB

ABB-sponsored report suggests global plans for 80 new EV battery gigafactories insufficient

Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

Stellantis reveals STLA Medium global platform for C- and D-segment BEVs

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

Polestar delivered 51,500 EVs globally in 2022, up 80% y-o-y

Global Clean Energy buys Bakersfield refinery for $40M, converting to produce renewable diesel

ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

New Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV joins Renegade and Compass 4xe models in global electric vehicle lineup

Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

SAE International and ISO collaborate to update and refine SAE Levels of Driving Automation; SAE J3016

Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

StoreDot achieves 1250 cycles on silicon-dominant fast-charging cell

BMW announces support for Digital Key for iPhone

Hydrogen Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry Group signs agreements to industrialize 70 MPa high-flow refueling; H70HF

Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

Plus and Cummins to develop first autonomous natural gas trucks; deployment in 2022

RF Safety Lab Ensures Wireless Gadgets Meet Safety Standards

FedEx and Chanje to add charging infrastructure to 42 FedEx stations in California

Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

Integral e-Drive launches new series of off-the-shelf high performance electric motors

BMW Group 1st automotive manufacturer to use new Pirelli tires containing FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon

LG Innotek develops digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security

BMW adds i4 eDrive35 to i4 lineup

Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Mitsubishi introducing PHEV version of redesigned Eclipse Cross; 2nd MMC PHEV on market

CAE and Volocopter partner to train eVTOL pilots

BASF launches new automotive refinish coating line; lowest value of VOCs

Chevrolet introduces new electric 2022 Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs

Ford builds 150,000th Mustang Mach-E; on sale in 37 countries

Factorial earns UN 38.3 certification to ship 100Ah Lithium-metal solid-state battery

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