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Rivian Surprises With 3 New Models & New Battery Technology — Pictures & Tesla Comparison

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The post Rivian Surprises With 3 New Models & New Battery Technology — Pictures & Tesla Comparison appeared first on CleanTechnica. Rivian has introduced three new, less expensive models coming in 2026 -- the R2, R3, and R3X. All will be manufactured in Illinois.

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New electrokinetic mining technology for recovering rare earth elements from weathering crusts

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c, Comparison between conventional leaching and the EKM technique and schematic of the AIP process. 2022) “A green and efficient technology to recover rare earth elements from weathering crusts.” I, current. Wang et al. To evaluate the feasibility of EKM for REE recovery, Prof. —Prof. Nat doi: 10.1038/s41893-022-00989-3.

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Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

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Just as Nucor changed the face of the steel industry 53 years ago with our first electric arc furnace, successfully developing and scaling up a zero-carbon iron product is the type of transformative technology that could change the steel industry as we know it. Existing electric arc furnaces account for 70% of steel production in the US.

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BMW i Ventures co-leads investment in radial-flux dual-rotor motor technology: DeepDrive

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The patented technology increases the range of vehicles, achieves high torque density, is cost-efficient to manufacture and requires fewer natural resources; in turn, reducing environmental impact. DeepDrive says that their motor will have less than 30% of the cost per N·m in comparison to current state-of-the-art motors.

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Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E Luggage Capacity Comparison

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Now, as more and more customers are getting their hands on both of these vehicles, some practicality comparisons can be measured and evaluated. Shannon from […].

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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  As for any novel technology, the cost to develop, manufacture and integrate remains one of the deciding factors in the mass adoption and acceptance of these technologies. To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries.

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Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Tesla Model S Ludicrous vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance — Pikes Peak Comparison

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Blake Fuller, who has set a number of racing records, including in Teslas, just published a fascinating comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, the 2015 Tesla Model S P90DL, and the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance in their stunning, record races up Pikes Peak. I’ll come back to that comparison video in a […].

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