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Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

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This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. Watch the video in full below.

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Tesla shows off grueling ‘extreme heat testing’ regimen

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Tesla has published a new video showing off its extreme weather testing, highlighting the engineering chops the automaker has attracted. Tesla published the video showing off its killer heat testing today on its Youtube channel, which focused on one Tesla engineering team based in the United Arab Emirates.

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Borgward expanding to the Middle East; westwards from China

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Borgward will systematically continue to globalize its activities by entering the markets of Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran. In accordance with this roadmap, the company will expand westwards from China before entering the European market.

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Cellulosic biogasoline company Cool Planet completes second close of D Round, raises another $19.4M; $60M total

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Cool Planet will use a portion of the equity raise to finalize engineering design for the company’s first commercial facility. This work will be supported by leading international engineering firm, URS Corporation, as the company recently announced.

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Pininfarina releases Battista’s record-breaking acceleration, braking metrics

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“I am proud that our new electric hyper GT delivers on the promises we made when we set out our development plan,” Chief Product and Engineering Officer Paolo Dellacha said. The vehicle is set to launch in the Middle East soon, with debuts in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE University researchers working on microalgae for biodiesel

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A team of researchers from the Chemical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have been working on a project called “Microalgae for Biodiesel” since 2010. Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, Associate Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department.

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BMW Group sourcing aluminum produced using solar energy from EGA

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The scope of production includes engine components such as cylinder heads and crankcases, components for electric drive trains and large-scale structural components for vehicle bodies. EGA is the only aluminum producer in the United Arab Emirates—making it the fifth-largest aluminum-producing country in the world.

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