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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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BloombergNEF annual battery price survey finds prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021

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This marks a 6% drop from $140/kWh in 2020. Over the past two years, the cell-to-pack cost ratio has diverged from the traditional 70:30 split, a result of changes to pack design, such as the introduction of cell-to-pack designs. All prices are in real 2021 $, unless stated as nominal.)

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Volkswagen unveils 2020 Passat at NAIAS

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unveiled the new 2020 Passat at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today. Building on that model, the new Passat offers a bolder design, upgraded technology, and enhanced access to convenience and driver-assistance features. Complementing the new interior design are new colors and premium materials.

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The compact crossover segment is the largest in the world, with annual volumes of more than 13 million vehicles.

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Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

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Researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s and TOTAL have designed , synthesized and tested new additives that increase fuel efficiency. However, there are still some technological and affordability risks to this transition. However, using additives within ubiquitous, affordable liquid fuels can make a difference. Ghosh, M.K.;

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Over 23,000 Citroen Ami EVs ordered since 2020 launch

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Since its launch in April 2020, Citroen is something of a surprise to the micro-mobility market thanks to its conception thought out to design an affordable object, its online purchase journey like any other current consumer goods and its extended distribution via the Fnac and Darty networks.

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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report shows why an “ecosystem” of products is key to addressing climate change

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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report highlighted a number of key aspects of the company’s business, from its plans for the future to the rationale behind its focus on developing an ecosystem of products. In 2020, Tesla customers helped accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by avoiding 5.0