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Nissan Joins General Motors in Backing California’s Stricter Emission Rules for Motor Vehicles
Dec 04, 2020 5:00 PM WSTJapanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. has joined General Motors in exiting a group of automakers that had backed U.S. President Donald Trump in his bid to prevent California from imposing its own vehicle emissions rules. Nissan initially sided with the Trump administration on loosening the fuel economy standards, but after GM reversed its stance last week, Nissan is following the company's lead.
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Nexteer & Continental Joint Venture Company Develops ‘Brake-to-Steer’ Technology for Autonomous Vehicles
Dec 02, 2020 4:45 PM WSTCNXMotion, the joint venture company of global auto supplier Continental and Michigan-based automotive motion control developer Nexteer Automotive, has announced the development of a new “Brake-to-Steer” (BtS) technology for automated vehicles or vehicles equipped with advanced driver assist systems (ADAS). The technology adds another layer of redundancy by using a vehicle’s electronic brake system to safely steer the vehicle while simultaneously controlling its speed.
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Tesla Granted Permission to Sell its Shanghai-made Model Y Crossover in China
Nov 30, 2020 12:00 PM WSTAfter becoming the world’s most valuable car company in 2020 with a market cap topping $400 billion, Tesla is aggressively working to expand its manufacturing footprint in China, which is the world’s biggest auto market. The California company was just given the green light to sell the Model Y crossover in China. The EV will be built at Tesla's Shanghai factory.
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EV Startup Lucid Motors Announces the ‘Air Pure’ the More Affordable Version of its Luxury Air Sedan
Nov 24, 2020 2:30 PM WSTCalifornia luxury electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors today announced the official name of its entry-level Lucid Air model—the Lucid Air Pure. The electric sedan will be the lowest priced model from Lucid Motors starting at $69,900 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
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The U.S. EPA Officially Certifies Ford’s Fully-Electric Mach-E Range of 300 Miles
Nov 23, 2020 12:25 PM WSTFord Motor Company’s first fully-electric Mach-E SUV will have an EPA estimated range of 300 miles. On Monday, Ford announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified range numbers for several variants of the all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E. According to the data, Ford has met all of its EPA estimated range targets for its first fully-electric vehicle.
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Tesla, Lucid Motors & Rivian Join a New Lobbying Group Called 'ZETA' to Promote Electric Vehicle Adoption in the U.S.
Nov 18, 2020 5:15 PM WSTElectric vehicle pioneer Tesla and two of its newest rivals Lucid Motors and Rivian have joined a new lobbying group called the “Zero Emission Transportation Association” (ZETA). The organization will focus on advocating for national policies to promote the use of zero-emissions electric vehicles. ZETA aims to bring together those who support meeting the goal of 100% electric vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030.
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BMW is Exporting its China-Made iX3 Electric SUV to 39 Countries
Nov 13, 2020 12:55 PM WSTGerman automaker BMW is now exporting its China-built iX3 electric SUV to countries around the world. The iX3 is being built by Brilliance BMW, the automaker’s joint venture with Chinese vehicle manufacturer Brilliance Auto, which was launched in March 2003. The first China-made iX3s were shipped on Nov. 11 from the Port of Dalian to 39 countries and districts, most of which are in Europe.
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BMW Unveils the Electric iX SUV - New Competition For Tesla
Nov 12, 2020 3:00 PM WSTGerman automaker BMW also has big plans to build electric vehicles, which is no secret. On Wednesday, the automaker revealed its new fully-electric iX SUV aimed at luring buyers away from Tesla. The electric iX will enter a fast-growing field of new battery-powered SUVs from Audi, Ford Motor Co, General Motors and others.
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Volkswagen Breaks Ground on its EV Battery Engineering Lab in Tennessee
Nov 11, 2020 3:00 PM WSTGerman automaker Volkswagen has officially broken ground on its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center in Tennessee. The new $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the electric vehicles VW will sell in North America.
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General Motors to Expand Truck Production to Help Fund the Development of New Electric Vehicles
Nov 05, 2020 11:55 AM WSTAs U.S automaker General Motors prepares to electrify its model lineup over the next few years, the company plans to boost capital spending over the next three years to speed development of battery-powered vehicles, CEO Mary Barra said on Thursday. Based on strong sales of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in North America, GM will boost annual capital spending through at least 2023 to fund its accelerated EV plans.
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