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Tesla flooded with new invitations from Mexican States vying to host automaker

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Just last week, it seemed like Tesla had finally narrowed down the location where it would be building its newest facility in Mexico. Veracruz noted that it had an abundant supply of water and cheap electricity , thanks to Mexico’s only nuclear power plant. The Northern State of Nuevo Leon is close to the U.S.

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Video Friday: Robots as Musical Instruments

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China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

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Back in September, the EU launched an investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the EU.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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It’s about one-twentieth the size of the minibus-scale geostationary satellites already in orbit, allowing for cheap and quick deployment. The wind part of the project plans a total of 3,000 megawatts from wind farms it will build in three counties in New Mexico. But this satellite is the first of a new breed, dubbed microGEO.

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Tortillas and Ethanol

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And without cheap oil, corn would not have become Big Corn, the big agricultural combines (principally ADM and Cargill). It's been a different story for Mexico's farmers. They have had a tough time dealing with the influx of cheap American corn since NAFTA. corn supplies, pushing prices as high as $3.40

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Opinon: Lithium Market Set To Explode; All Eyes Are On Nevada

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in Mexico but has indicated that it is looking closer to home, and particularly in Nevada, which is ground zero for Tesla’s battery units. For Nevada, there can be no more significant validation than Tesla’s lithium supply agreements. Albemarle Corp.

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

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With Saudi Arabia's refined fuel contributing to the global supply glut, what will be its impact on the refining markets especially those in Asia? The crude is so cheap it’s pretty much free for them, the margins are going to be massive. Indian refiners are now buying more crude oil from Nigeria, Iraq, Venezuela and Mexico.