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Tesla Semi Megacharger route still plausible despite Biden admin rejection: report

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As per a former Tesla VP, the EV maker may pivot to state funding or even use its own resources to build a Tesla Semi Megacharger route. The former Tesla VP, for his part, noted that the funds that will be used for the hydrogen stations will likely prove to be a waste.

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Texas Automated Vehicle Proving Ground Partnership forms; applying for national designation

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The teams are committed to continuing the collaboration, beginning with leveraging their collective resources, expertise and opportunities to advance AV technology. Members of the Texas Partnership are contributing their facilities, expertise and talents as part of a larger Texas network of proving grounds and test-bed sites.

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CSIRO joins US sCO2-based power generation project STEP demo

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The pilot plant has been designed, building construction has been completed, and equipment installation is underway on the SwRI campus in San Antonio, TX. Operational start-up is anticipated next year.

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EIA: natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

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The recent increase in natural gas or dual-fuel capable reciprocating internal combustion engine units has been driven in part by advancements in engine technology that increase operational flexibility and by changes in natural gas markets that have generally provided ample supply and relatively stable fuel prices, EIA said. MW of capacity.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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With the addition of accessible LNG fueling stations, UPS also will add LNG trucks on routes from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas to further extend territory. Beyond favorable fuel cost and domestic resource access, the industry cites 25% less CO 2 emissions.

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Ford supports launch of mobility-focused startup business accelerator program in Detroit: Techstars Mobility

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Together, the companies are committing $2 million in funding plus mentors and other resources to support participating startups. The company has since expanded to Boston, Seattle, New York, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago and London. Ford, Magna International Inc. —Bill Ford.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 Fleet: Schneider, Walmart.

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