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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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The new Model Y variant currently stands as the second most-affordable and longest range variant of the all-electric crossover. The Model Y Long Range RWD starts at 48,990 euros ($52,500), making it the second most affordable variant of the vehicle in the countries where it is offered.

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NuScale and Prodigy sign MoU for marine-deployed generating station powered by NuScale SMR

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Prodigy specializes in integrating commercial SMRs into marine power plant systems for coastal power generation. Prodigy’s Marine Power Station coupled with fully factory fabricated NuScale Power Modules will offer a turnkey clean energy solution for customers that is safer, more affordable, mobile, and flexible.

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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Ricardo supporting Detroit Materials in commercialization of innovative lightweight steels

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Specific strength and specific strength/$ comparison of different materials. The market interest for affordable light-weighting of vehicle structures is high, due to both light-duty fuel economy mandates and forthcoming freight efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Source: DM.

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Unitree's AlienGo Quadruped Can Now Wield a Lightsaber

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Unitree Robotics , well known for providing affordable legged robots along with questionable Star Wars-themed promotional videos, has announced a brand new, custom-made, 6-degree-of-freedom robotic arm intended to be mounted on the back of its larger quadrupeds. Also, it will save humanity from Sith from Mars, or something.

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Co-Optima releases capstone report on first 4 years of work

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The Co-Optima evaluation process involved a screening approach that efficiently identified blendstocks from diverse chemical families that have the greatest potential to increase boosted SI efficiency, as well as key barriers to their near-term commercialization when sourced from biomass. Source: Co-Optima capstone report.

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Amazon unveils satellite receivers for Starlink competitor, ‘Project Kuiper’

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Amazon’s smallest, most affordable offering is a portable satellite receiver, selling for only $100 and offering speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps). While Amazon has outlined that affordability is a primary design goal for Project Kuiper, it has not announced the pricing for the internet service.