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Tesla Model 3 to embark on grand 9,400-mile journey using printed solar panels

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A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia will be using a Tesla Model 3 as a means to test printed solar panels that they believe could be the next big thing in affordable, sustainable solutions. They would also be looking into the technology’s potential for applications beyond electric vehicle charging.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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To support this approach, the ReFactory will also include an incubator, open to start-ups, academic partners, large groups, local authorities and intrapreneurship, as well as a training center, backed by a university center, to promote know-how and accelerate research in the circular economy.

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How Are EVs Part of Environmental Justice?

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For starters, those with the least income are unlikely to be able to afford to purchase a new car, let alone a Tesla. A January 2023 study from the University of Michigan found that “more than half of the lowest-income U.S. A January 2023 study from the University of Michigan found that “more than half of the lowest-income U.S.

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Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification; manufacturing new range of electrified vehicles in UK; electric XJ first

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Convenience and affordability are the two key enablers to drive the uptake of electric vehicles to the levels that we all need. Charging should be as easy as re-fuelling a conventional vehicle. However increased consumer take-up remains a challenge, the company noted. —Prof. Dr. Ralf Speth.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. University of Houston. Princeton University.

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Neuralink Show & Tell Fall 2022 News Roundup [Live Coverage]

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Neuralink N1 Charging. Neuralink charges the N1 implant wirelessly. Neuralink developer, Christine, explained that the R1 robot could make the N1 implant surgery more affordable in the future. “Right now we’re just guessing at a lot about what’s going on in the brain. Credit: Neuralink). Question Round.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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