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DOE announces $14M to optimize production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals

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The Department of Energy announced $14 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002946 ) to support and to optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. cell-free) systems to maximize production metrics, such as titer, rate, and/or yield, of a product of interest.

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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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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

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This paradox requires equivalent supply and demand-side policies to simultaneously reduce power and transportation sector emissions and emissions of aluminum production, the report says. However, the series of bills do not address the main obstacle to producing primary aluminum: access to ample supplies of affordable energy, the report says.

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Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started production of its 5 th -generation hybrid powertrains for the new Corolla. The start of production of 5 th -generation hybrid engines and transmissions follows the upgrade of seven production lines supported by new investments of €77 million and €541,000 at the plants in Poland and the UK respectively.

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Lightyear suspends production of Lightyear 0 to focus on Lightyear 2

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Lightyear, the developer of solar electric vehicles, will redirect its focus and resources completely towards the development and production of Lightyear 2, its intended mass-market model. This means the suspension of the production of Lightyear 0, the first production solar car. Atlas Technologies Holding B.V.,

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Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report

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Hyundai is reportedly looking to launch an affordable electric version of its Casper mini SUV in Europe later this year, which is expected to rival other small electric vehicles (EVs) in the market. The post Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report appeared first on TESLARATI. What are your thoughts?

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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. —Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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