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SpaceX converts Falcon Heavy core into Falcon 9 booster

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Known as B1052, the Falcon Heavy side core or booster debuted in April 2019 as part of the first flight of the rocket’s Block 5 variant, successfully launching Saudi Arabia’s large Arabsat 6A communications satellite to an almost 90,000 km (56,000 mi) transfer orbit.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. It’s a mini car called the Sion that’s capable of charging via the grid or solar modules. Let’s check them out.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait might, and should be encouraged to do so. The US and China take the lead in scaling up the technology, given their large markets, tech-friendly regulatory environments and industry giants, such as Google and the State Grid Corporation of China. Nigeria or Algeria cannot do the same for their oil industry.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

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Extreme E’s first race, the Desert X Prix, took place on April 3 and 4, on an 18 km course centered around three canyons in the vast desert surrounding Al-’Ula, Saudi Arabia. Spark unveiled the Odyssey 21 for the first time in July 2019 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. That’s for part of a low-carbon micro-grid.”.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

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Or in some cases in city centers, it may be even not possible to upgrade the grid connection to the maximum power of all chargers being used at the same time. Charged : What about bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-grid tech? When you think about V2G, it’s the ability to take from the battery to put into the grid.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Or in some cases in city centers, it may be even not possible to upgrade the grid connection to the maximum power of all chargers being used at the same time. Charged : What about bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-grid tech? When you think about V2G, it’s the ability to take from the battery to put into the grid.