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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2021

Williston Basin (Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota): University of North Dakota plans to lead a coalition to drive the expansion and transformation of coal and coal-based resource usage within the Williston Basin to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals and produce non-fuel carbon-based products. DOE Funding: $1,499,987.

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Montana Company Licenses Lawrence Livermore Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Korea-based Leo Motors is also commercializing a ZAFC technology for use as a range extender in its vehicles. ZAI is in discussions with multiple fleet vehicle manufacturers to develop products for their immediate needs. Earlier post.).

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Zinc Air Montana Companies Fuel

University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

The DuoPower drivetrain features two electric motors that deliver 510 horsepower, accelerating a Catalyst bus from 0-20 mph in about five seconds, while also achieving an industry-leading 24.6 Proterra has sold its Catalyst buses to StarMetro/Florida State University, University of Montana, Duke University and Alabama A&M University.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease. The deal is for the Dual-Motor AWD (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range. Rivian EV lease deals (Source: Rivian) A quick search in Rivian’s inventory shows several 2024 R1T models under $600 per month.

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Ford launches Tesla-like insurance program with State Farm

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This agreement further builds on our strong and long-standing relationship with State Farm to continue to deliver value for our mutual customers,” commented Alex Purdy, Director of Business Operations, Enterprise Connectivity, Ford Motor Company. The program’s policies take effect on or after February 27, 2020.

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2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Series III Obsidian Review – Smooth Sailing

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For the most part, they did.

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Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 17, 2024

This means that, unless you’re planning a road trip across rural Montana, you should always be able to find a charging station before you run low on power. This same issue impacts combustion engine motors, too, as gas-powered cars also become less efficient over time. Recharge stations are becoming more common, too.

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GM Makes New Investment of R$700 Million (US$386 Million) in Brazil

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2010

General Motors do Brasil is investing a R$700 million (US$386 million) for the development and production of a new Chevrolet model at the São Caetano do Sul plant, which is located in the state of Sao Paulo. This represents the completion of a GM investment plan of more than R$5 billion (US$2.8 billion) within the 2008 through 2012 timeframe.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

These technologies may potentially address up to 82% of crash scenarios with unimpaired drivers, preventing tens of thousands of automobile crashes every year (further research will incorporate heavy vehicle crashes including buses, motor carriers, and rail). But if you’re broken down in Montana, you need a cell phone.

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General Motors makes huge investment in Brazil

Green Cars News

JUNE 1, 2010

Brazil has become a hot market for automotive giants around the world and now General Motors is poised to make another significant investment in the country. General Motors do Brazil will invest R$700million into the development and production of a new Chevrolet model at the Sao Caetano do Sul plant in Sao Paulo. However, this is [.].

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The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Even more gasoline superusers drive General Motors vehicles than Fords—there are 22.1 Wyoming gasoline superusers and others in states like Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota are likely to have additional concerns about buying EVs. Rural driving requirements are different.

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Gasoline Convert Wyoming F-150

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Power plants would face an overall cap on emissions that would become more stringent over time; motor fuel may be subject to a carbon tax whose proceeds could help electrify the U.S. states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec).

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

Montana Company Licenses Lawrence Livermore Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology

University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Ford launches Tesla-like insurance program with State Farm

2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Series III Obsidian Review – Smooth Sailing

Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

GM Makes New Investment of R$700 Million (US$386 Million) in Brazil

Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

General Motors makes huge investment in Brazil

The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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