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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Meanwhile, the states with the lowest levels of EV adoption—Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wyoming, Louisiana, South Dakota, West Virginia and North Dakota—have gone in the opposite direction, with adoption rates declining on average in the first half of 2023. Each month, the J.D.

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Virginia Tech hosting debut student competition to design 3-D printed aircraft, ground vehicles

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Virginia Tech will host a university-wide competition for students to design on-demand, remote-controlled 3-D printed aircraft and ground vehicles. This competition promises to catapult Virginia Tech to a leadership position in additive manufacturing linked to robotic systems. according to challenge organizers.

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PNNL leads team to accelerate development of affordable carbon fiber composites

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PNNL partnered on the project with Toyota, Magna, PlastiComp, Autodesk, University of Illinois, Purdue University, and Virginia Tech. PNNL found the carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite technology studied could reduce the weight of automobile body systems by more than 20%.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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It is also expected to be very similar to the highly-anticipated affordable Tesla that will eventually be built in Giga Mexico. In the job’s description, Tesla notes that Prototype Vehicle Operators will be part of its vehicle data collection team. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. University of Virginia. Carbon Composite Optimization Reducing Tank Cost. University of Kentucky. Caterpillar Inc.

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

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Compelling diversity discussions As part of their Electricarpalooza 2021 , the Drive Electric RVA chapter in Richmond, Virginia hosted a seminar now viewable online, Building a a new (and better) model for transportation, that included an in-depth discussion of racial equity and diversity issues. Some people just can’t afford one.”

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New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

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The new award is one of 18 projects and approximately $64 million in DOE funding that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. Four of the 18 projects focus on composite fuel tanks. Earlier post.).