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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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Autonomous driving visionary Dr. Lawrence Burns joining Neural Propulsion Systems as Executive Advisor; L4/L5 autonomous driving

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He has also advised numerous companies—including Google Self-Driving Cars/Waymo for over a decade. in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Burns is the former Corporate Vice President of Research & Development and Planning at General Motors ( earlier post ). He received a B.S. Larry Burns.

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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. Using Amprius’ cells, which contain a 100% silicon anode, the Zephyr S flew more than 25 days, setting a new endurance and altitude record for stratospheric flight.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ trial production, delivery date rumors swirl in China

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While Tesla’s Fremont Factory in Northern California has been making moves to develop the car, at least according to filings, the Shanghai plant in China has become somewhat of a frontrunner for the new design. The Highland Model 3 has been in development for more than a year.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance opens Silicon Valley research office

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance will open a research office later this month in Mountain View, California, directly across from the Google campus. Renault, one of the largest carmakers in Europe, will be launching a broad range of affordable, zero-emission cars for overseas markets.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. Fisker Inc. Reservations are set at US$250 per vehicle and are fully refundable. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Our mission is to become the No.

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7 Scholarships Exclusively for Women Studying Engineering

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But many people cannot afford to pursue a STEM degree. Louis , and the University of California, Berkeley. Google is responsible for quite a few scholarships empowering women; this program is for students studying computer science in the United States and Canada. IEEE Women in Engineering scholarships. WIE offers three grants.

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