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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Education and Awareness Programs.

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A Dab of Sunscreen Key To Solar Windows That Last Decades

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Transparent solar cells can transform buildings into. If they succeed, "It will change the future of buildings," predicted. If all the buildings have this transparent device, they'll be able to power themselves." sky-high power plants , generating electricity from glimmering glass façades. forecast to reach 11.9

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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Students from North Carolina State University , in Raleigh, along with two community volunteers, focused on providing the public with information such as the spatial and potential impacts of tidal flooding, through further research and a self-powered camera. and its environs. The FarmBot is an open-source robot that tends to vegetables.

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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.