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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. Hydrometallurgical Production of Domestic Metals for Energy Transition ($2,949,395). Earlier post.)The Columbia University.

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Tesla explains its Cybertruck exoskeleton supply strategy

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Tesla has been vocal about the supply chain challenges this year due to the COVID pandemic. Is the supply for that material sufficient for immediate ramp-up, say, in ’23, ’24 time for Cybertruck? He also provided some information about the Cybertruck’s development in terms of supply chain and production.

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Tesla moving to Cybertruck beta production later this year

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Tesla provided an update on Cybertruck production during the latest earnings call. The company announced that it would be moving towards Cybertruck beta production later this year in Gigafactory Texas. So far, the start of Model Y production in Austin still seems to be on track.

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Tesla-Samsung relationship lights up with headlight supply deal

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The two companies already share a partnership for Full Self-Driving chips and cameras, two items that Samsung already supplies to Tesla. The Smart Headlamps are already in mass-production, and Tesla owners could see them installed in new vehicles very soon, the Korean media outlet added. H/t: DriveTeslaCA.

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $19 million for 13 projects in traditionally fossil-fuel-producing communities across the country to support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals essential to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.

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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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Obama also launched a competition for a new manufacturing innovation institute to build US strength in manufacturing advanced composites, the first of four new competitions to be launched this year. Lightweight And Modern Metals Manufacturing. performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.

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Alcoa to supply 3D-printed titanium parts for Airbus aircraft

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Alcoa has entered into an agreement with Airbus to supply 3D-printed titanium fuselage and engine pylon components for Airbus commercial aircraft. Alcoa expects to deliver the first additive manufactured parts to Airbus in mid-2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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