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BAE Systems’ HybriDrive HDS300 technology to power new articulated buses in San Jose

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New Flyer Industries has selected BAE Systems’ HybriDrive HDS300 propulsion system to power a fleet of new 60-foot, low-floor rapid transit buses for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in San Jose, California. The simple design of the MTS reduces the cost of maintenance as well as the overall life cycle cost.

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Lucid Motors opening 20 sales and service locations in N America through 2021

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San Jose Studio: Located at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, CA. A new website will soon launch in conjunction with the Global Reveal of the Lucid Air with comprehensive information about the product. The production version of the Lucid Air will debut in an online reveal on 9 September 2020.

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Lyten exceeds 90% yield in lithium-sulfur battery production – Charged EVs

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Lyten, a supermaterials application company, reports that its automated battery production line consistently exceeds 90% yield, confirming the viability of manufacturing its lithium-sulfur battery using a sulfur cathode and lithium metal anode.

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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This strategy builds on the company’s preparation of its Chattanooga facilities for local EV production. Volkswagen will commit $7.1 Assembly of the ID.4

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Audi opens Automated Driving Development R&D office in Silicon Valley; ADAS specifically for North America

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Audi has opened its new Audi Automated Driving Development (A2D2) R&D office in San Jose to create Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) specifically for the North American market. A2D2 will have the flexibility to develop new software quickly and to collaborate with nearby startups for production-intent applications.

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Stellantis is about to test the first-ever production-line lithium-sulfur batteries

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Operating from its automated pilot production line in San Jose, California, which came online in May 2023, Lyten produces lithium-sulfur batteries using standard lithium-ion manufacturing equipment and practices. Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $27 million in funding for 12 projects that will support the development of advanced plastics recycling technologies and new plastics that are recyclable-by-design. Partners include Algenesis, BASF, Pepsi, Reef, and University of California – Davis.

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