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GM To Invest $1 Billion In EV Facility In Mexico - UAW Says So Much For US Benefit From $Billions In "Infrastructure" Subsidies For EV's - Hey Biden What Do You Think Of This?

GM To Invest $1 Billion In EV Facility In Mexico - UAW Says So Much For US Benefit From $Billions In "Infrastructure" Subsidies For EV's - Hey Biden What Do You Think Of This?

GM said it is building a new high-tech paint shop that will start operations from June at the Ramos Arizpe site, which currently assembles conventional internal-combustion vehicles, including the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer models, along with engines and transmissions. ... Continue reading

Automotive 48V System Market to grow by 17.39 million Units during 2021-2025|17000+ Technavio Research Reports

Automotive 48V System Market to grow by 17.39 million Units during 2021-2025|17000+ Technavio Research Reports

NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 -- The automotive 48V system market is poised to grow by 17.39 million units during 2021-2025, decelerating at a CAGR of almost 53% during the forecast period. Automotive 48V System Market by Application and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025 Here is an Exclusive report talking about M ... Continue reading

Biden-Harris Administration Shows Strong Support for NASA in First 100 Days

Biden-Harris Administration Shows Strong Support for NASA in First 100 Days

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 -- In the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris Administration, NASA has taken bold steps to expand America's exploration and scientific frontiers, advancing the nation's commitment to build back better through innovation, combat climate change, re-establish America's standing abroad, and inspir ... Continue reading

Faraday Future Selects Velodyne as Exclusive Lidar Supplier for Flagship FF 91 Luxury Electric Vehicle

Faraday Future Selects Velodyne as Exclusive Lidar Supplier for Flagship FF 91 Luxury Electric Vehicle

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Velodyne Lidar announced it has been selected by Faraday Future (FF) as the exclusive supplier of lidar for Faraday’s flagship FF 91 all-electric vehicle (EV). (Photo: Faraday Future) Velodyne Lidar announced it has been selected by Faraday Future (FF) as the exclusive supplier of li ... Continue reading

Group 1 Automotive Announces Record First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Group 1 Automotive Announces Record First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

HOUSTON, April 29, 2021 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported first quarter 2021 financial results.  First quarter 2021 net income per diluted share was a first-quarter record of $5.52, a 242.5 percent increase from $1.61 per dil ... Continue reading

Hyzon Motors, NEOM and Modern Group Plan to Collaborate on Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Value Chain

Hyzon Motors, NEOM and Modern Group Plan to Collaborate on Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Value Chain

ROCHESTER, N.Y. and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 29, 2021 -- Hyzon Motors Inc. ("Hyzon"), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, jointly with Modern Industrial Investment Holding Group ("Modern Group"), a Saudi industrial conglomerate, today announced the signing of a ... Continue reading

Jeep® Performance Parts Introduces Industry-first 2-inch Lift Kit for a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Jeep® Performance Parts Introduces Industry-first 2-inch Lift Kit for a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2021 -- Wide portfolio of factory-backed, quality-tested parts and accessories available for the 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Industry-first Jeep Performance Parts 2-inch lift kit is specifically engineered and tuned for the new Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle application New Jee ... Continue reading

Nikola Corporation Announces Time Change for First Quarter 2021 Results and Webcast: Webcast to Occur on Friday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. ET

Nikola Corporation Announces Time Change for First Quarter 2021 Results and Webcast: Webcast to Occur on Friday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. ET

PHOENIX, April 29, 2021 -- Nikola Corporation , a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and infrastructure solutions, today announced it will report its first quarter ended March 31, 2021 financial results on Friday, May 7, 2021. On that day, Nikola's management will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:30 ... Continue reading

The Empire State Building to Celebrate 90 Years

The Empire State Building to Celebrate 90 Years

NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 -- The World's Most Famous Building, the Empire State Building (ESB) will celebrate its 90th anniversary May 1, 2021. "The Empire State Building, the international icon and symbol of dreams, was a record breaker and trendsetter 90 years ago," said Anthony E. Malkin, chairman, president, and CEO ... Continue reading

TravelPerk raises $160 million Series D to accelerate global growth

TravelPerk raises $160 million Series D to accelerate global growth

CHICAGO, LONDON and BARCELONA, Spain, April 29, 2021 -- TravelPerk, the largest and fastest growing global travel management platform, today announced it has raised $160 million in Series D equity and debt funding to fuel the next phase of its rapid global growth. The round was led by Greyhound Capital, with participa ... Continue reading

Auto Insurance Shopping With Little Brand Differentiation, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Insurance Shopping With Little Brand Differentiation, J.D. Power Finds

A 55% decrease in the average number of miles driven and a record 15% unemployment rate sent many auto insurance customers shopping for a new policy after the onset of the pandemic in 2020. What they found was an increasingly homogenized marketplace differentiated primarily by price. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Continues to Enhance the EV Driver Experience with Android Auto Integration

ChargePoint Continues to Enhance the EV Driver Experience with Android Auto Integration

Android Auto compatibility brings essential charging functionality directly into the vehicle, helping drivers easily find nearby stations and more. ... Continue reading

This Summer, Get Road Trip Ready with Advance Auto Parts

This Summer, Get Road Trip Ready with Advance Auto Parts

-It’s time to hit the road. Whether visiting an iconic tourist destination or taking the road less traveled, families across America are planning their next road trip. ... Continue reading

Tula’s DMD™ Improves Electric Motor Efficiency While Reducing Rare Earth Materials in Battery Electric Vehicles

Tula’s DMD™ Improves Electric Motor Efficiency While Reducing Rare Earth Materials in Battery Electric Vehicles

Video introduces Tula, current electric vehicle motor technology challenges and DMD™ concept, operation and benefits. Animation included. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells - launch of new joint venture cellcentric

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells - launch of new joint venture cellcentric

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group - officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. With the ambition of becoming a leading global manufacturer of fuel ... Continue reading

2022 Honda Civic Sedan - 11th Generation And Still Going Strong +Video

2022 Honda Civic Sedan - 11th Generation And Still Going Strong +Video

Inside and out Simple and clean interior design indicates direction for future Honda vehicles Powertrain improvements increase performance and fuel efficiency, while adding refinement Upgraded chassis and high-rigidity body improve dynamics and NVH Safety technology advances include next-gen front airbags, enhanced Hon ... Continue reading

Ford Reports 1Q 2021 Financial Results

Ford Reports 1Q 2021 Financial Results

Ford Motor Company today reported its 2021 first quarter financial results. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Marketing and PR Executive Changes

Mercedes-Benz Marketing and PR Executive Changes

further development of the tailor-made worldwide agency networkBettina Fetzer takes charge of new area Jörg Howe moves to Daimler Truck as Special Representative External Affairs and Communications Stuttgart (Germany), April 2021 – Mercedes-Benz is fundamentally reorganising its marketing and communication activitie ... Continue reading

NatGeo Off Road Trips To US National Parks

NatGeo Off Road Trips To US National Parks

Hyundai and National Geographic Launch ... Continue reading

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