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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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This program, though directly focused on responders, also benefits drivers involved in incidents, where every second matters, and is a continuation of GM-led education efforts that began more than a decade ago with the introduction of the Chevrolet Volt. EV safety doesn’t begin at the point of a collision.

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General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders

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cutter to remove the roof off of a pre-production Chevrolet Volt. Using a pre-production example of the Chevrolet Volt as a teaching tool, General Motors launched a nationwide electric vehicle training tour and outreach project for emergency personnel this week at the 2010 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Chicago.

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New nanolithia cathodes may address technical drawbacks of Li-air batteries; scalable, cheap and safer Li-air battery system

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volts to 0.24 volts, so only 8% of the electrical energy is turned to heat. You need large auxiliary systems to remove the carbon dioxide and water, and it’s very hard to do this.” And with further refinement of the design, Li says, the new batteries could ultimately double that capacity again.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

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Starting well-equipped from $68,575, which is in line with prices for loaded, gasoline-powered light-duty pickups, the Rivian is a relative powerhouse of design, innovation and all-around capability. USB ports, 12-volt and 110-volt outlets are sprinkled through the cabin and cargo bed, topped with a power tonneau cover to keep cargo safe.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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On its road to its record range, Lucid developed a 900-volt battery system with a proprietary battery management system and miniaturized drive units. Rivian claims its battery system is designed to function from 130°F to -25°F. The truck’s independent air suspension can deliver 14 inches of ground clearance.

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How the First Transistor Worked

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In operation, a small positive voltage—just a fraction of a volt—is applied to the emitter, while a much larger negative voltage—4 to 40 volts—is applied to the collector, all with reference to the grounded base. Think about slowly pouring a small amount of fine powder onto the surface of water. That’s the setup.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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Energy Plant Design The University of California, Los Angeles, will re-engineer. University of Illinois. with Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency into the Saccharinae The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign team will. that produces large quantities of sugar and requires less water. This will allow a. The team will.

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