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Energy and environmental costs of flying around closed airspaces

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Commenting on the sharply reduced maximum seats available now, Prisco indicated that the increased fuel consumption is “making the flights environmentally and financially challenging. For that reason Finnair is [now] prioritizing cargo, where demand is stronger.”).

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Cree introduces SiC 650V MOSFETs targeting EVs, data centers and solar

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End users benefit from lower total cost of ownership in a variety of applications through the more efficient use of power, reduced cooling requirements, and industry-leading reliability. Wolfspeed’s 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs are available now in surface mount and through-hole packages.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Geely Holding has helped CRI introduce its technology to the Chinese market, further lowering the cost of green e-methanol and accelerating the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality. In the quest to reach carbon neutrality, methanol and electric vehicles are two powerful tools in the toolshed.

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ams introduces new position sensors for high-speed electric motors for vehicles

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Lower the cost of implementing motor control—all ams position sensors are inherently immune to interference from stray magnetic fields thanks to their patented differential sensing architecture. Enable smaller, more reliable motor systems reducing cost of materials and of production.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Once the connection to the adapter is established to the vehicle and to the OnStar Vehicle Insights mobile app or website, fleet managers can begin receiving valuable vehicle insights on the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform, designed to lower the cost of vehicle maintenance while keeping their fleets up and running.

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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Built on an open network, TurboDX offers the ability easily to change network providers without having the added cost of switching or purchasing new hardware. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. Owners can choose from a variety of Open Charge Point Protocol ( OCPP )-compliant network providers.

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NEC introduces 12V Li-ion battery line for stationary applications

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in alternatives to common 12-Volt, 35 Amp-hour lead- acid batteries and significantly extend the service life and reduce the total cost of ownership of energy storage systems used with telecommunication equipment, remote off-grid power systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), medical carts, and solar photo voltaic systems.

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