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Bosch developing sensor box for air taxis using production-tested components from automotive

Green Car Congress

Featuring Bosch sensors already in use in production vehicles, the universal control unit is designed to ensure the ability to determine the position of the flying taxis at all times, allowing them to be controlled with precision and safety. The Bosch sensors are small and lightweight. Experts expect commercial operations to begin in 2023.

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NREL to lead $5M initiative to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency of DFW

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will lead a team of researchers—in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world—to identify new transportation technologies that could dramatically improve energy use, convenience, and affordability.

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Rivian’s Amazon EV delivery van will drop packages in 100 cities by end of 2022

Teslarati

Finally, deliveries in production models of the Rivian EDV are set to expand to over 100 cities in the U.S. by the end of the year, including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. That affordability threshold is very important,” Musk said in June. “It I’d love to hear from you!

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Clean Energy Fuels to distribute biomethane vehicle fuel to fleets and public stations

Green Car Congress

Clean Energy’s natural gas fueling infrastructure includes 400 fueling stations throughout the nation; the company is developing multiple biomethane production facilities that are expected to produce Redeem. Redeem is the lowest carbon footprint fuel commercially available and the only affordable renewable fuel for heavy duty trucks.

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0 to 60 in a millisecond

Electric Auto Association

I focused on the Model 3 because it was affordable. I was in awe when we walked into the Tesla showroom in Dallas,” he continued. Spencer shows off his REV brand product. Keeping up with EV news: part hobby, part obsession Spencer began talking up Tesla to his parents. “I I brought it up nearly every night,” Spencer explained.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … —COP 26 Declaration.

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Teen Wins Scholarship for His Glaucoma-Detection Device

Cars That Think

After one of teenager Rohan Kalia’s family members was diagnosed with glaucoma, he began researching an affordable technology that could be used for early detection. Kalia’s EyePal was showcased at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in May in Dallas. I’m excited for what’s to come,” he says.

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