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USGS investing more than $5.8M in critical-minerals mapping in Alaska

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million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The Earth MRI investments will enable airborne geophysical surveys of the poorly mapped Kuskokwim River region of western Alaska. Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys.

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BLM publishes final supplemental analysis for ConocoPhillips’ Willow Master Development Plan in Alaska

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The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office recently released the final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for ConocoPhillips’s proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The BLM has identified a preferred alternative in the final SEIS.

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Biden Administration greenlights ConocoPhillips Willow project in Alaska

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US Department of the Interior has approved a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The project is projected to deliver between $8 billion to $17 billion in new revenue for the federal government, the state of Alaska and North Slope Borough communities.

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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In addition to the 1,000-plus-horsepower Fisker Ronin grand-touring four-door convertible ( earlier post ) and the Fisker PEAR sustainable city EV ( earlier post ), Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package and the Fisker Alaska all-electric pickup truck.

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Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative

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Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday. The report, based on anonymous sources familiar with the matter, claims Nissan is in "advanced talks" to invest in Fisker, with a deal possibly closing later this month.

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Fisker Alaska: $45,000 US-made electric truck previewed

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Fisker on Thursday revealed a full gallery of images of its upcoming Alaska electric pickup, along with a few new details for this eagerly anticipated and relatively affordable EV.

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Alaska Air Group collaborating with ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen powertrain for 76-seat zero-emission aircraft

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ZeroAvia announced a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. capable of transporting 76 passengers. ZeroAvia will set up a location in the Seattle area to support this initiative.

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