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SpaceX’s NASA Starship contract safe for now as Blue Origin looks to Congress

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Fresh off of a major contract loss during a competition to build NASA’s next crewed Moon lander, Blue Origin has begun aggressively lobbying Congress for the contract NASA didn’t give it. In memos to Congress, SpaceX says a proposed amendment on the HLS contract would award “Jeff Bezos with a $10 billion sole-source hand-out.”

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European Council agrees to 100% CO2 reduction for new cars and vans by 2035

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In 2026, the Commission will assess the progress made towards achieving the 100% emission reduction targets and the need to review these targets taking into account technological developments, including with regard to plug-in hybrid technologies and the importance of a viable and socially equitable transition towards zero emissions.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The statute passed by Congress in 2007 states that fuels can’t be approved for the market that could cause any failures. The petition challenges the ability of EPA to grant a partial waiver for three specific reasons: The Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to issue any partial waiver decisions.

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TC Energy seeking $15B in damages from US after revocation of Keystone XL Presidential Permit

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The Notice of Intent was filed with the US Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser. In June, TC Energy confirmed that after a comprehensive review of its options, and in consultation with its partner, the Government of Alberta, it had terminated the Keystone XL Pipeline Project.

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Continental considering spin-off of Powertrain Division in addition to possible partial IPO

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This review will be conducted in parallel with the company’s ongoing preparations for a potential partial IPO of the division. In addition to examining the technical and legal requirements, the review of this option also includes the possibility of a complete spin-off. —Andreas Wolf.

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EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

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Eco Stor will be responsible for the initial testing of the battery packs for SoC, SoH and SoS, and reviewing battery data to identify and categorize batteries into packs with similar data. Fundacio Eurecat will be focused on conducting controlled testing and developing algorithms to gather and process data related to battery performance.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. Its vision is a gasoline-free US by 2040 or sooner. The paper by Matthew N.