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MATHESON executes long-term hydrogen supply contract with Vertex for renewable diesel production

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MATHESON , the US affiliate of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation ( NSHD ), has signed a long-term supply agreement to meet hydrogen requirements for a 75,000 bpd refinery in Mobile, Alabama owned by Vertex Energy. Conceptual design of the HyCO Facility has been completed and engineering has been progressed.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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EcoCAR is a collegiate automotive competition aimed at developing a highly skilled, domestic workforce by providing hands-on experience designing and building next-generation mobility solutions to meet our nation’s future energy and mobility challenges. University of Alabama. Mississippi State University. The Ohio State University.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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Moreover, starting later this year, MAP associates will begin training programs designed to prepare them for the skills required for EV production. AEP will transfer component production for two different generations of engines to the engine plant at the Alabama Auto Plant (AAP). Indiana Auto Plant (IAP). Anna Engine Plant (AEP).

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Mazda expanding SUV lineup from 2022 on; electrification of all models by 2030; rotary engine as generator

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In Hiroshima, Mazda Motor Corporation announced plans to expand its SUV lineup globally starting from 2022. MTMUS), built in Huntsville, Alabama. This model belongs to the Small Product group just like the Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. Enovix Corporation. Exelon Corporation.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to replace diesel buses that have reached the end of useful life with zero-emission electric buses, including all related electrical charging station infrastructure. Delaware Transit Corporation. Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation.

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Daimler opens Mercedes-Benz engine plant in China; first MB passenger car engine plant outside of Germany

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From 2014, Daimler and Nissan will also start the joint production of four-cylinder gasoline engines based on a Mercedes-Benz design at the Nissan plant in Tennessee. Mercedes-Benz marked another milestone in its China strategy with the official opening ceremony of its engine plant—the first for passenger-car engines outside of Germany.

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