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Tesla sets the record straight once more about Giga Berlin’s water consumption

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Among the most notable arguments against Giga Berlin is the facility’s water consumption, which critics have alleged is dangerously high. Tesla, for its part, has been doubling down on its efforts to set the record straight about Giga Berlin’s water usage. By doing this, Tesla is able to use far less water than originally planned. “We

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Dongfeng Honda to build a dedicated EV production plant; 120,000 units/year

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a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, announced that Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., The plant also will strive to achieve an industry-leading level of automation, mainly in the assembly area. Honda Motor (China) Investment Co.,

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Continued flooding at Hondas Thai automobile production subsidiary keeps production suspended

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Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., HATC), the Honda automobile production subsidiary in Thailand (headquartered in the Rojana Industrial Park, Ayutthaya), has suspended production since 4 October, due to the parts supply disruptions. Thai Honda does not have any flood water on its property. Honda Motor Co.

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Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries jointly to develop 12V Li-ion starter batteries

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and Ube Industries, Ltd. have agreed jointly to develop lithium-ion batteries for use in automobiles. With this new project, Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries will combine their technical strengths to overcome such issues. Mazda Motor Corporation, ELIIY Power Co.,

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. Water and oxygen are the only by-products. At this facility, microorganisms use water (brackish, salt or wastewater) sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce high-purity fuels. Click to enlarge.

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Slowly however indubitably, auto sellers take a look at ChatGPT waters

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. “However, it’s also becoming evident that the tool has its limitations, particularly when it comes to meeting the unique demands of certain industries.” ” That comes with the car business, Shaker stated, as it calls for “a high level of precision” in relation to details about the actual automobiles.

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HySiLabs raises 13€M in Series A; siloxane liquid carriers for hydrogen

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HySiLabs, a France-based developer of a siloxane liquid carrier for hydrogen, announced a €13-million Series A financing led by Equinor Ventures, and joined by the European Innovation Council Fund, EDP Ventures and PLD Automobile, with the support of historical investors Kreaxi, Région Sud Investissement and CAAP Création.

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