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Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for USD 15 an hour under council’s plan but mayor vows a veto – ET Auto

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Many of the drivers in Minneapolis are African immigrants who have been pushing for higher wages at the state and city levels since 2022. “Minneapolis is not an island,” Rainville said, noting that ride-hailing customers often travel between Minneapolis and other parts of the state. per mile and USD 0.51

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New yeast engineered by BESC, Mascoma could accelerate production of cellulosic ethanol

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The results were presented at the 31 st International Fuel Ethanol Workshop this week in Minneapolis.

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What is Tesla’s Mystery Magnet?

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Ferrite magnets, based on a form of iron oxide, are cheap and account for nearly 30 percent of the permanent-magnet market by sales. There are more than a score of permanent magnets that use no, or not much, rare-earth elements. But none of these have made an impact outside the laboratory. Among the most promising: iron nitride, Fe 16 N 2.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Harry’s 200-unit condominium building in Minneapolis, Minn., For instance, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that one auto dealer just outside the city specializing in used EVs actively discourages renters from buying them unless they have access to at-home chargers because of the unreliability of public chargers.