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Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs

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Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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EcoCAR is a collegiate automotive competition aimed at developing a highly skilled, domestic workforce by providing hands-on experience designing and building next-generation mobility solutions to meet our nation’s future energy and mobility challenges. Mississippi State University. McMaster University. The Ohio State University.

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Alberta Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation Awarding C$37.5 Million in Funding for Renewable Energy Projects from Biofuels to Home Generation

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Alberta, Canada’s Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCMEC) Corporation is awarding more than C$37.5 Enerkem is also developing two commercial projects, one in Edmonton, Alberta and the other in Mississippi. is a privately owned Alberta corporation formed in 2001 to design, build and operate biogas cogeneration facilities.

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Elon Musk gives reason for Tesla Bot venture, despite his earlier AI warnings

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He also emphasizes the need for policymakers to actively question the implications of AI and robots in society and not leave corporations or engineers to explore them alone. NIST organizes workshops and discussions about building reliable, robust AI systems with the public and private sectors. Laws on AI and Robotics.

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Shell to build LNG units in Gulf Coast and Great Lakes regions; two additional LNG for transport corridors in North America

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Shell and its affiliates will build two additional small-scale natural gas liquefaction units to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel for marine and heavy-duty on-road customers in North America. Mandates for greater efficiency in areas such as transportation and buildings. LNG-powered Offshore Supply Vessels.

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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In the wind energy industry, advances in low-cost composite materials will help manufacturers build longer, lighter and stronger blades to create more energy. Dow Chemical Company; DowAksa; DuPont; ESI North America; Evonik Corporation; Faurecia US Holdings; Fives; Ford Motor Company; GE Water & Power; Graco Inc.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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Uncontrolled riser gas build-up and release was a major component of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. University of Mississippi. Florida Maxima Corporation. This project aims to improve understanding of riser gas formation and unloading (i.e.,

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