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Ford and Volkswagen expand global collaboration to include EVs, invest in Argo AI

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The car-maker is planning to use this platform to build approximately 15 million cars for the Volkswagen Group alone in the next decade. Looking ahead, even more customers and the environment will benefit from Volkswagen’s industry-leading EV architecture. For Ford, using Volkswagen’s MEB architecture is part of its more than $11.5

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Construction Companies Are Turning to EVs

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Volvo Construction Equipment currently has five electric excavators and wheel loaders of various sizes for sales plus an asphalt compacter. Building a Better Construction Industry Construction is a dangerous profession. Additionally, diesel-powered equipment is inefficient and harms the environment.

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Video Friday: Guitar Bot

Cars That Think

TU Berlin ] Cassie Blue navigates around furniture treated as obstacles in the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan. Northrop Grumman ] You almost certainly can't afford it, but The Shadow Robot Company would like to remind you that the Shadow Hand is for sale. Michigan Robotics ] Thanks, Bruce!

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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Wastewater Treatment: The major energy-consuming processes used to remediate municipal wastewater (sewage) for release back into the environment are also primarily pressure- or gravity- driven. These processes include aeration, sedimentation, decanting and dewatering. The wastewater treatment industry is also a major consumer of electricity.

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Nissan outlines EV expansion plans for Europe

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This is a big year for the Nissan LEAF in Europe and we are committed to creating an environment for electric mobility to thrive across the continent. By 2013, the Nissan LEAF will be available for sale in 24 European markets. By the end of March 2013, Nissan will have more than 1000 dealers actively marketing the Nissan LEAF.

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

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Honda has plans for a mid- to large-size electric vehicle to debut for sale in North America in 2025, based on a dedicated platform. An EV based on the N-ONE will go on sale in Japan in 2025, with two small EVs following in 2026. One will be an SUV. So we're skeptical here, too.

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Tesla Giga Mexico construction preparations continue

Teslarati

Lead in the execution of construction administration responsibilities, as well as lead in the review and execution of design documents that meet building code. Electrical Engineering Lead Interface and collaborate with multiple discipline engineers Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

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