SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 2022 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship trophy is going to Carolina for the very first time. Before a nationally televised audience on ESPNU, No. 2 seed Team North Carolina (Charlotte) defeated No. 4 seed Team California (Encinitas) 7 ½ to 4 ½ in the match-play… Continue reading Team North Carolina Captures the 2022 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship
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GM invests in nickel and cobalt operation in Australia
In its ongoing effort to secure the materials needed to make batteries for electric vehicles, General Motors is investing in a metals operation in Australia. On Tuesday, GM said it will make a strategic investment in Queensland Pacific Metals of Australia to secure a supply of nickel and cobalt, both critical to making EV batteries.… Continue reading GM invests in nickel and cobalt operation in Australia
Drivers will love these new features on VW’s first US-made electric vehicle
CHATTANOOGA — Any day now, the first U.S.-made Volkswagen electric vehicle will roll out of a $4-billion-plus plant located on 1,400 acres just outside this small mid-southern city. VW’s American dealers have been selling ID4 electric SUVs for a year and a half, but they’ve been imported from Germany. Starting with the 2023 model year… Continue reading Drivers will love these new features on VW’s first US-made electric vehicle
Beefed up electric VW will support Tennessee Valley Authority’s drone surveys
The Tennessee Valley Authority is at it again. The 89-year-old federally owned electric utility, which changed the lives of millions in the 1930s through flood control and also aided in World War II efforts, plans to convert its fleet of 1,200 light- and medium-duty vehicles from gasoline and diesel power to electricity by 2030. One… Continue reading Beefed up electric VW will support Tennessee Valley Authority’s drone surveys
GM’s new business unit will help people mitigate power outages
General Motors is announcing a new business unit called GM Energy that will offer energy management products as the automaker expands into other businesses such as electric commercial delivery vans with its BrightDrop business and self-driving taxis with its subsidiary Cruise in San Francisco. GM said Tuesday GM Energy will consist of two new products:… Continue reading GM’s new business unit will help people mitigate power outages
BMW uses QR codes and your phone to control casual games on its big in-car screen
/ Play games like Mega Monster Party or other titles you probably haven’t heard of. a:hover]:text-black [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black text-gray-63″>Image: BMW BMW is the latest automaker trying to get gaming to happen on vehicle infotainment screens while you’re charging or otherwise waiting around in your car. The company plans to add AirConsole, a party game service… Continue reading BMW uses QR codes and your phone to control casual games on its big in-car screen
@GM: GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia
GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia 2022-10-11 Agreement includes equity investment to help accelerate nickel production at Queensland Pacific Metals’ proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia Long-term supply commitment builds on other recent agreements that have already secured all battery raw material to support GM’s… Continue reading @GM: GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia
@GM: General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages
General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages 2022-10-11 GM Energy will consist of Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial and Ultium Charge 360, expanding business opportunities to include energy management services and drive growth beyond the core vehicle portfolio GM Energy’s solutions are designed… Continue reading @GM: General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages
Honda’s bringing a $4.4 billion EV battery plant to Ohio
/ The carmaker’s also investing $700 million to retool its existing Ohio-based plants for EV manufacturing Photo by Vlad Savov / The Verge Honda first announced plans to partner with LG Chem to build a $4.4 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant back in August, and the two companies confirmed today that the factory’s coming… Continue reading Honda’s bringing a $4.4 billion EV battery plant to Ohio
Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks
The stock prices of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash slid on Tuesday after the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to how workers should be classified. The prospective guidance is intended to “combat employee misclassification,” the federal agency said in a statement. Soon after, Uber’s share price dropped by more than 10% to $24.61, while Lyft’s… Continue reading Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks