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LADOT launches $17.8M universal basic mobility pilot; e-bikes, shared EVs and on-demand EV shuttle

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The LA Department of Transportation (LADOT) launched its Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) Pilot in South Los Angeles—one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, increasing access to transportation options for thousands of Angelenos. Install 16 electric vehicle charging stations at four libraries.

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Rare discount on universal Tesla level 2 EV charger at $580, Save $700 on LG smart electric ventless dryer, NIU KQI Air, and more

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Memorial Day deals are still lingering, with today’s Green Deals coming in with both first-time arrivals and older returns, headlined by the rare discount we’ve found on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger at $580. Usually going for $620, this is a rare opportunity to save money on this universally compatible device.

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UQ, GMG graphene-enhanced aluminum-ion batteries show very high power density, long life

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GMG) reported initial performance data for graphene-enhanced aluminum-ion batteries developed by GHG and the University of Queensland (UQ). University of Queensland testing data. The real differentiator about these batteries is their very high power density of up to 7000 watts/kg, which endows them with a very high charge rate.

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V Pack 3C fast charging capability. COBRA incorporates environmental impact studies to help ensure that the carbon footprint of the end product is reduced, by eliminating cobalt and other toxic or scarce elements, while using metal components with recyclability of more than 95%.

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Physics Nobel Laureate Herbert Kroemer Dies at 95

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Herbert Kroemer Nobel Laureate Life Fellow, 95; died 8 March Kroemer, a pioneering physicist, is a Nobel laureate, receiving the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing semiconductor heterostructures for high-speed and opto-electronics. As an undergraduate student at Monmouth University , in West Long Branch, N.J., Vladimir G.

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KERI researchers develop high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability

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Janghyuk Moon at Chung-Ang University for theoretical validation of the effectiveness of this material’s design. The simulation results showed that the reduced Li ion diffusion length by the shell pores and improved Li affinity by the gold nanoparticles kept Li deposition inside the structure even under high-current charging condition.

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Orion Engineered Carbons joins HiQ-CARB consortium; scaling up conductive acetylene black for Li-ion cathodes

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Seven leading European industry players, research institutes, and universities are collaborating on the European Union-funded HiQ-CARB project to design and scale-up innovative battery materials—including Orion’s high-purity, conductive acetylene black—to meet rapidly expanding market demands. Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.,

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