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Musk unveils Tesla Semi; 500-mile range at highway speed with 80,000 lbs GVW; next-gen Roadster appears

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coefficient of drag (supported by intelligent flaps that support a range of trailers), will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, charge up a 5% grade at 65 mph, and deliver 500 miles of range, Musk said. Tesla guarantees the 4-motor drivetrain (one independent motor on each of the rear four wheels) to last one million miles.

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PNNL’s hydrothermal liquefaction shows promise for turning toxic algal blooms into biocrude

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One year into the ERDC project, the team demonstrated a three-step approach that “cleans” the water, removes the algae and entrained nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, and transforms the algae into a potential energy source. 2017) in the book Algal Biofuels. Algae biorefinery concept through HTL.

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Learning to Surf, 200 Miles From the Nearest Ocean

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I’d traveled to the two-acre wave pool at Waco Surf , a water sports complex in Waco, Texas, chasing an unfulfilled childhood dream. From turf to surf My surf experience began on land with the hourlong Beginner Surf Academy class (from $49, but must be booked with a Beginner Wave Session). My heart fluttered. You’re goofy-footed!”

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Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k

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Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads. The hype has been real so far as Xiaomi opened up its books, reporting over 50,000 firm orders in just 27 minutes.

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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

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Audi is dipping a toe into these muddy waters with the all-electric Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. As for range, Audi says the AT3s will shave about 30 miles off total driving distance thanks to their knobby tread design and extra rolling resistance. Range with street tires in place is a claimed 280 miles.

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Marathon Announces First Oil from Deepwater Droshky Development in Gulf of Mexico

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Located in approximately 3,000 feet (914 meters) of water in Green Canyon Block 244, about 160 miles (258 kilometers) southwest of New Orleans, Droshky is a major subsea project consisting of four development wells tied back to the third-party Bullwinkle platform with dual, 18-mile flowlines.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be spectacular: On the glittering waters of the Seine, a flotilla of barges will carry about 10,000 athletes to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, as nearly half a million spectators line the four-mile route to cheer on the event of the century. 28 to Sept.

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