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Xcel Energy, INL to use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production; HTSE

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Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy will work with Idaho National Laboratory to demonstrate a system that uses a nuclear plant’s steam and electricity to split water. It builds on a project launched last year to demonstrate how hydrogen production facilities could be installed at operating nuclear power plants. Earlier post.)

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Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

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Hydrogen produced by electrolyzers can power hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and is used in industrial processes like steel production. million square feet full-service facility, concentrating on design, product, service engineering and manufacturing located just north of Minneapolis. The Cummins Power Systems factory is a 1.1

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Stratasys responds to COVID-19 pandemic by ramping up production of 3D-printed personal protection equipment

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The company will have the ability to scale to an even faster rate of production. Stratasys said medical technology leader Medtronic and Minneapolis-based Dunwoody College of Technology will provide support for the plastic shield material. This includes both a 3D-printed frame and a clear plastic shield that covers the entire face.

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Montréal and Laval award Canada’s largest-yet battery-electric bus contract to New Flyer

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The notice to proceed for the pilot bus is expected 31 October 2018, and the notice to proceed for the production buses is expected following the nine month review of the pilot bus. New Flyer bid successfully against two competitors, confirming its position as now serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America.

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Tesla community comes together to fulfill terminally ill Cybertruck fan’s wish

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The Tesla Cybertruck is already in production, but customer deliveries of the all-electric pickup truck are still just beginning. This means that for some who ordered the vehicle years ago, it would still take some time before they can take delivery of their Cybertruck. Need a favor from Tesla or Cybertruck owner.

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Azure Dynamics signs HEV/EV sales/service agreements with 76 additional dealerships

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Azure Dynamics Corporation has signed agreements with 76 additional dealerships to represent Azure’s products including the Transit Connect Electric and the Balance Hybrid Electric in key markets across North America. The new agreements bring the total number of dealerships in the Azure program to 103.

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Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy issue RFI to advance drop-in biofuels for military and commercial transportation

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These facilities will produce drop-in advanced biofuels meeting military specifications, will be located in geographically diverse locations for ready market access, and will have no significant impact on the supply of agricultural commodities for the production of food.