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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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The signing follows Nevada’s adoption of clean car standards in 2021, which require automakers to supply an increasing amount of zero-emission passenger vehicles for sale in the state. Washington.

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CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

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The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.

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NHTSA proposes updating electrical safety requirements for fuel cell and mild hybrid vehicles; alignment with int’l standards

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The NPRM proposes adding an optional method for post-crash electrical safety into the standard, FMVSS No. 305 align the standard with international regulations and the latest version of the voluntary industry standard, SAE J1766 , “Recommended Practice for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Crash Integrity Testing”.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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In cooperation with its long-standing joint-venture partner FAW, Audi is currently building a completely new automotive plant specially for the future generation of electric-powered models on the basis of the new PPE technology platform. The future series version will be produced in Europe and China, and is intended for sales worldwide.

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Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group enter into Matalco aluminum recycling joint venture

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Rio Tinto will be responsible for sales and marketing of Matalco products following a transition period after completion of the transaction. The Matalco joint venture continues Rio Tinto’s investment in building its supply of low-carbon aluminum in North America. Previous investments include $1.1

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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

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The challenge—in which 3,800 teams from 100 countries participated—was to “design and build a safe, quiet, ultra-compact, near-VTOL personal flying device capable of flying 20 miles [32 kilometers] while carrying a single person.” Assessing Hoverbikes’ Risks Safety concerns are just as big a hurdle to making hoverbikes available for sale.

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Tesla Giga Mexico construction preparations continue

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Lead in the execution of construction administration responsibilities, as well as lead in the review and execution of design documents that meet building code. Participate in specification and standard creation for instrument types, PLC/PSP Panels, and VFDs Participate in design validation practices, including LOPA and HazOp analyses.

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