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NSF funds U of Kansas researcher developing machine learning technology to monitor and prevent thermal runaway in Li-ion batteries

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Supported by a new five-year, $500,000- grant from the National Science Foundation, a researcher from the University of Kansas is developing machine learning technology to monitor and prevent overheating in lithium-ion batteries. The problem is more pressing for large systems as they face higher vulnerabilities.

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Kansas Geological Survey Receives $5M Grant to Study CO2 Storage

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The Kansas Geological Survey based at the University of Kansas has received a nearly $5 million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to study the feasibility of storing carbon dioxide underground. Kansas Geological Survey geologists Lynn Watney and Saibal Bhattacharya are leading the investigation. Lynn Watney.

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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

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The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. That’s on top of 15 company-owned stores and service centers in California—the nation’s largest EV market.

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Guest blogger: Andrew Grin - From Kansas to LA

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This week we welcome Andrew Grin, a 16 year old sophomore from Kansas City who spent the day with us filming during the LA Auto Show. Next day, the first order of business/pleasure was heading to the Tesla Store in West LA to test-drive the Tesla Roadster. Andrew owns a converted pure EV Hyundai. drivetrain.

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Waffle House is getting NEVI DC fast chargers in Tennessee

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Tennessee’s future oasis of DC fast charging and Waffle House comfort food is the only restaurant in Tennessee’s first round of NEVI awards and one of just two spots not doubling as a gas station or convenience store. The EnviroSpark team chose a Waffle House because it’s 24/7, ticking one of the NEVI program’s boxes.

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E15 now available in North Dakota

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The others are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple and other ethanol backers announced the availability of E15 at the Petro Serve USA’s Bismarck fueling and retail store on Divide Avenue.

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BP selects Tesla batteries for pilot storage project at US wind farm

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By doing so, it will enable the wind farm to store electricity when the site is generating it, and then have that electricity available to be consumed whenever needed. Situated on 7,500 acres in Hand County, Titan 1 Wind Farm is wholly owned and operated by BP Wind Energy.

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