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Tesla opens Model Y Design Studio for United Kingdom

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Tesla has officially opened the Online Design Studio for Model Y customers in the United Kingdom and expects deliveries to begin in early 2022. Tesla started delivering the Model Y in the United States in March 2020, while deliveries of the all-electric crossover began in January 2021 in China. Now, customers in the U.K.

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Rolls-Royce starts build of UltraFan aero-engine; 25% fuel efficiency improvement over first generation Trent

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Rolls-Royce has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan. As engine build starts, other key parts are already coming together for delivery to Derby. A geared design that delivers efficient power for the high-thrust, high-bypass ratio engines of the future.

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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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In recent months, Dimeta and Enerkem successfully completed pre-feasibility studies for these projects and are now moving into the feasibility phase—targeting the start of Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) next year. Subsequent plants are in development in Europe and the United States.

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EV adoption spurs updated guidance on parking structure design

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One example includes the design of parking garages, which some say will require updated fire safety protocols and additional modifications to accommodate the heavy weight of EVs. The guidance includes suggestions for the design of garages that are multi-story, underground or simply located inside offices or residential buildings.

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Leclanché receives orders for 22.6 MWh of battery systems with Stena Line and Brittany Ferries for next generation hybrid ferries

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The two nearly 195-meter long hybrid E-Flexer ferries have been designed and developed by Stena RoRo (a Stena Line affiliate) in collaboration with Brittany Ferries and will be chartered on a 10-year lease to Brittany Ferries for operation between Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and the French ports of Saint-Malo and Caen.

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The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition kicks off with 130 students

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In order of priority, the categories are fastest to complete the tunnel, innovative design, build, and/or test, and most accurate tunnel. For the 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition’s main event, teams will compete in three categories. The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition has begun!

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Tesla modifies airbag placement in Model 3 Highland

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Since the announcement, however, some have also spotted that Tesla may have removed a front-seat airbag from the design, leaving some onlookers with questions. Interestingly, the manual also shows that the design has an additional airbag inside the driver’s seat, which appears to be the same one noticed in China-built Model Y units last year.