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San Jose State University, CalCharge launch new “Battery University” program

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CalCharge, an energy storage innovation accelerator, and San Jose State University are teaming up to launch a “battery university”. Classes are expected to start this summer in partnership with SJSU’s engineering college. Battery university courses will be offered through SJSU’s professional education program&.

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PG&E, Calif. Energy Commission launch 4MW sodium-sulfur grid storage pilot in San Jose

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S&C Electric Company is the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the project and supplied the storage management system and power conversion equipment that control the battery’s AC input/output and its interface with the electric grid. EPRI’s reports will be made available to the public.

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QuantumScape expands to Asia-Pacific region with new R&D enter in Japan

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Headquartered in San Jose, California, QuantumScape has worked with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tools and materials suppliers across the Asia-Pacific region for several years. QuantumScape has started building a team of engineers and scientists and is actively hiring for a number of open positions.

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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

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The engineering activities of the HED system will primarily occur at the BAE Systems’ Sterling Heights, Michigan, and San Jose, California, facilities. The designs have completed extensive lab and vehicle tests, including safety certifications.

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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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There’s no change in engine performance. Western States Oil, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Argent has a fleet of about 20 pieces of equipment comprising wheel loaders, excavators, bobcats and a couple of water trucks. Our experience has been positive. We absolutely love the renewable nature of this product.

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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. We’re looking to bring on as many as 60 engineers to develop new functionalities, catered specifically to North American Audi customer needs.

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

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Lyten expects to achieve over 98% yields at scale and will begin delivering commercial lithium-sulfur cells for non-EV customers in aerospace and government applications in 2024 from its San Jose pilot production facility.