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Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in N.C. battery plant, will build big SUV at factory in Kentucky

Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in N.C. battery plant, will build big SUV at factory in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that's under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina.
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US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards

US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years.
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Edmunds: The top five EV startups you need to know about

Edmunds: The top five EV startups you need to know about

Shopping for a new electric vehicle can seem a bit like the Wild West.
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China's commerce minister meets Tesla's Musk, promises support to foreign companies

China's commerce minister meets Tesla's Musk, promises support to foreign companies

BEIJING (AP) — China's commerce minister met Tesla Ltd. CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday and promised to support the development of foreign companies, the ministry said. Musk earlier met with China's ministers of industry and foreign affairs .
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The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

DETROIT (AP) — Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
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Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations

Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations

BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister met Tesla Ltd. CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday and said strained U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect,” while delivering a message of reassurance that foreign companies are welcome. U.S.
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Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso joining forces in ecological technology

Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso joining forces in ecological technology

TOKYO (AP) — German truck maker Daimler, Japan’s top automaker Toyota and two other automakers said Tuesday they will work together on new technologies, including using hydrogen fuel, to help fight climate change.
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Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant

Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant

BÉCANCOUR, Que. — The governments of Quebec and Canada have announced $300 million in funding for a factory that will make components for electric vehicle batteries in Bécancour, Que., located about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City.
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'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy

'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy

TOKYO (AP) — The shtick that’s gone viral features a soccer player, a Spice Girl, James Bond, you name it, appearing to be naked, except they’re not really naked at all.
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VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point, lauded graduating cadets Saturday for their noble sacrifice in serving their country, but noted they were entering an “unsettled world” beca
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