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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

Green Car Congress

Process intensification breakthroughs can dramatically shrink the footprint of equipment needed on a crowded factory floor or eliminate waste by using the raw input materials more efficiently. LanzaTech; Materia; SEVA; TowerJazz; Small: Able Industrial Products Inc.; VRCO; and many more small and medium-sized manufacturers.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

Cars That Think

The heads of OpenAI and Google have both openly discussed the need for regulations. A lot of people apply for a job, and most people who apply for a job think that they are qualified or they’re not going to waste their time applying for the job. We’re seeing a lot of calls for regulation right now for artificial intelligence.

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2024 Volvo EX30 review: Bargain prestige small SUV shines across the board as a genuine rival for Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

EV Central

Small wonder it arrives in Australia with a confident swagger – a compelling, striking-looking offering armed with solid figures on range, charging, equipment and safety fronts, while remaining affordable. That it will launch itself to 100km/h in 3.6-seconds Buyers are entitled to feel a warm glow of eco wholesomeness.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

Charged EVs

Charged : For example, one of your customers has a site where they’re not allowed to do any digging because of hazardous waste. In California, you end up having to clean, do remediation, and take all the spoils to Kettleman City [the site of a hazardous waste facility]. I would never have thought of that. So that’s fleet.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Or is it alive but too expensive and if so, what is the more affordable replacement? Who has enough political capital to deal with the unhappy landowners along the transmission corridor?

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

Wallbox

Are EVs as affordable as gasoline cars? However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. You can see these clearly in EV charging maps like Open Charge Map , PlugShare , Chargemap or even Google Maps.

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | Mid 2021

Plug In India

So, without wasting any more time, let's beg in in alphabetical order! Ather is the only scooter which has a touchscreen display with google maps integration. According to me the PURE EV models offer a fantastic value for money due to battery engineering, high range and affordable pricing.

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