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Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

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As with all Canoo vehicles, the LDV is built on a proprietary multi-purpose platform (MPP) architecture that integrates the motors, battery module and other critical driving components. Its customized interior is designed for small package delivery, at competitive per stop economics.

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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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Genesis is making a name for itself in the US luxury market with a bold style and high-quality design. Genesis Neolum full-size electric SUV concept (Source: Hyundai Motor) Genesis expands EV availability to outpace luxury rivals Genesis also revealed the GV60 Magma, the first vehicle for its new high-performance brand.

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NASA awarding $6 million to 3-year ULI project to develop approach to electric aircraft fueled by liquid hydrogen

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The project includes participation from eight additional institutions: the Air Force Research Laboratory, Boeing Research and Technology, General Electric Global Research, The Ohio State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Arkansas, the University of Dayton Research Institute, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Walmart demonstrates how drones are the future of grocery delivery

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Walmart’s drone delivery system is being created in partnership with a company called Zipline, which designs and manufactures drones and their autonomous flying systems. Instead of a traditional “quad-copter” design, it is more like a plane with a set of wings and a single rear-facing electric motor.

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Wolfspeed introduces new all-SiC high performance half-bridge power module & gate driver combination

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Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced the first fully-qualified commercial power module from its Fayetteville, Arkansas location. The companion gate driver is specifically designed for integration with the module to fit within the 62mm mounting footprint.

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SymPowerco Corporation Acquires Majority Interests in Highline Hydrogen Hybrids and Hoss Motor Sports

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HHHI) and Hoss Motor Sports, Inc. Hoss Motor Sports Inc. has designed several types of Off Road Utility Vehicles including vehicles designed specifically for Search and Rescue, Construction Sites and for Sport Utility and Off Road Enthusiast markets. HMSI) in an all-stock deal.

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Wolfspeed wins 2016 R&D 100 Award for wide bandgap underhood inverter for HEVs/EVs

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This wide bandgap inverter product resulted in a smaller, lighter, higher power density and more efficient system in comparison to Toyota’s present Prius inverter design implementing silicon technology. This allows the company to change the torque and speed applied to the vehicle’s wheels from its traction motor.

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