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EPA OIG to evaluate EPA’s actions on final light-duty fuel efficiency rule

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The Office of Inspector General of the US Environmental Protection Agency plans to begin an evaluation of the EPA’s actions on the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part 2. The SAFE rule reduces the increase in stringency of CAFE and CO 2 emissions to about 1.5% Earlier post.).

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DOE Inspector General criticizes agency’s handling of disclosures over Ecotality awards

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The OIG concluded that DOE had not provided information that raised questions about Ecotality’s ability to meet its project goals, including completing planned EV charger installations and the collection of EV usage data—even though the data had a “ readily apparent ” connection to the OIG audit then underway. Earlier post.).

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ABTC inferred resources report finds Tonopah Flats may hold 15.8 million tons lithium carbonate equivalent

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American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) ( earlier post ) announced results of its third-party Qualified Person (QP)-audited Inferred Resource Report that details the analysis of its lithium deposit at its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada. million proposal to the US Department of Energy (DOE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO).

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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There is a $15,300 difference between the Model 3 and the Explorer, but Westport’s PD has no regrets about its decision. Even during the winter months, the vehicle was able to consistently run two consecutive patrol shifts without needing to be recharged, and there were no operational issues related to charging and battery use.

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Chevrolet one of 16 organizations across US recognized by EPA for Climate Action; only automaker

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

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Elon Musk warns of tricky economic system, says Tesla now not exempt

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On the assembly, shareholders voted to nominate the corporate’s co-founder and previous eminent era officer, JB Straubel, to the board. Proxy advisory company Glass Lewis had steered traders to vote in opposition to Straubel’s appointment, bringing up worries about his self government.

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The Race for the Next-Gen Space Station

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Since November 2000, there has always have been a select few people living apart from the rest of us—the astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station. NASA has now awarded US $415.6 On any list of humanity’s greatest engineering achievements, the ISS almost always ranks near the top. And who will lead the charge?

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