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US Army awards Cummins $87M contract to deliver the opposed-piston Advanced Combat Engine

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Coupling our opposed-piston technology with Cummins’s robust engine design, manufacturing, and new product introduction capabilities allows us to create a high performing and reliable engine for military operations. Earlier post.). —Dave Crompton, President and CEO of Achates Power.

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Top 10 affordable SUVs in India | Autocar Professional

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The ever-growing market shift towards high-riding vehicles in the past few years has resulted in almost all major manufacturers introducing affordable, entry-level SUVs in India. On that note, here’s a list of the top 10 most affordable SUVs in India. litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine making 120hp and 170Nm, or a 1.5-litre,

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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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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

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Stellantis’ investment in Tiamat supports its goal to provide customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility worldwide. Our customers are asking for emissions-free vehicles that offer a combination of robust driving range, performance, and affordability. Sodium is also available abundantly around the world.

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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. Topic 2: Strategic Opportunities for Decarbonization of the Chemicals Industry Through Biocatalysts.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford plans smaller affordable EV pickup and SUV During an investor call last month, Farley revealed the company had been “secretly” working on a low-cost EV platform. It will rival the low-cost EV Tesla is working on.

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Report: Carmakers in Europe are failing to deliver affordable electric cars

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Only 17% of electric cars sold in Europe are in the more affordable ‘B’ segment – compared to 37% of new combustion engines, according to a new analysis by environmental Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E).