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2,150 Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickups under letters of intent by fleets

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Workhorse intends to build the W-15 in its Union City, Indiana plant, a facility with the capacity to build 60,000 chassis a year. To reduce weight, the W-15’s body panels are made of a carbon fiber composite which also have the benefit of being rustproof.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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In collaboration with the Department of Defense, the newest manufacturing institute will focus on building US leadership in smart collaborative robotics, where advanced robots work alongside humans seamlessly, safely, and intuitively to do the heavy lifting on an assembly line or handle with precision, intricate or dangerous tasks.

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The Big Picture

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builds its rechargeable transit and charter buses. But that’s exactly the case being made by SpinLaunch, a startup based in Long Beach, Calif., Enjoy the latest images, and if you have suggestions, leave a comment below. EV Bus Nursery. Pictured is the factory where electric-vehicle maker BYD, based in Santa Dominguez, Calif.,

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