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Foxconn and Fisker confirm talks about making $30,000 EV in Wisconsin

Green Car Reports

Foxconn and Fisker are in talks to build a $30,000 electric car in Wisconsin, local newspaper The Journal Times confirmed Thursday. Known as a contract manufacturer for the Apple iPhone, Foxconn announced plans for a Wisconsin factory in 2017, originally for large LCD screens.

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U. Wisconsin team reports gross indicated thermal efficiency of RCCI operation near 60%

Green Car Congress

In a paper presented at the 2013 SAE World Congress, a team from the University of Wisconsin reported a gross indicated thermal efficiency of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) operation of near 60%, given optimized combustion management and thermodynamic conditions.

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BMW’s 300-mile EVs, Hyundai Tucson plug-in range and mpg, Foxconn in Wisconsin: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And what EV might Foxconn build in Wisconsin? BMW provided splashy product news for two upcoming electric vehicles, both expected to get the German brand to hit a higher driving-range peg. Hyundai released better numbers for its Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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iPhone maker Foxconn mulling EV factory in Wisconsin

Green Car Reports

Apple iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn is considering an electric-car factory in Wisconsin, The Guardian reported Tuesday. Speaking in Taipei, Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company could start building electric cars at an abandoned Wisconsin factory site in 2023, but indicated the company hasn't firmly committed to EV production.

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A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

Electrek

National Grid Renewables has broken ground on its 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County, Wisconsin.

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50-mpg new cars, Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Fisker in Wisconsin, Nio battery swapping: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Fisker and Foxconn have confirmed that they’re in talks with Wisconsin as the potential manufacturing location for Fisker’s $30,000 electric vehicle—although a series of broken promises from Foxconn could get in the way.

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Wisconsin Could Lose NEVI Funding

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent news story from Wisconsin shares some bad news: the state is at risk of losing out on the. continued] The post Wisconsin Could Lose NEVI Funding appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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