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Porsche launches developer competition with Mission E Cross Turismo data

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Porsche is inviting developers from around the world to work on digital mobility solutions for future Porsche sports cars with the launch of the second edition of the “Porsche Next OI” developer competition. The winning team will have the exclusive opportunity to work directly on their prototype with Porsche experts.

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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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Group14 has committed to purchase more than $30 million in US steel for the first two BAM-2 modules, buildings and equipment and plans to work with American suppliers to secure necessary components, from asphalt to HVAC systems, to build a more robust domestic energy supply chain.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Rumor has it that the vehicle will play host to a battery pack sized just shy of 80 kWh and that the engineering team is hoping to create a rival of the all-electric 718 Porsche has been developing. European outlets have suggested that Alpine is hoping to build something to compete with the Porsche Taycan.

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Silicon battery technology company Group14 closes additional $214M for $614M Series C funding round

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In conjunction with the recent $100-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) ( earlier post ), the Series C funding will be used to build Group14’s second commercial-scale BAM-2 factory. Earlier post.) SCC55 is manufactured by a two-step process called Scaffold Prime.

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Tesla India teams reassigned to other Asia-Pacific markets

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The team in India includes Sami Jain, who previously worked for Porsche on the legacy automaker’s electrification effort. In response to Tesla’s request, India said it would grant tax cuts if the EV maker purchased $500 million worth of auto components from India. India has also refused to sell cars in the country made in China.

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Tesla Semi burns rubber and shows off turning circle in new Giga Nevada sighting

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Only @elonmusk would tell his engineering team to build a semi tractor with the same turning circle and 0-60 time as a Porsche. Granted, the Semi was not pulling a trailer when it was captured on video, but it’s still remarkable to see such a large all-electric vehicle run like a sports car on the road.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing flywheel kinetic energy recovery system; considering broad application

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Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) has received a grant of 6.57 Porsche has applied flywheel KERS technology from Williams in two racing vehicles, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 RSR ( earlier post ). Flywheel KERS component details. Click to enlarge. million Swedish kronor (US$1.05 —Derek Crabb. Click to enlarge.

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