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China Plans Near-Earth Asteroid Smash-and-Grab

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In keeping with China's long-term approach to space of developing and building specific and more advanced technologies, the mission will aim to be a milestone in Chinese exploration by apply newly-developed capabilities and science prowess in a novel scenario. But the sample return is just one aspect of the mission. Notably both Kamo?oalewa

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Albanese succeeded a string of right-wing Liberal prime ministers, including most recently Scott Morrison, who was criticized for, among other things, taking a vacation to Hawaii while his country was on fire due to a climate change-exacerbated brush fire. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.

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New study on Holocene conundrum suggests need for reexamination of both proxy data and climate models

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The study was supported by grants from the US National Science Foundation, the Chinese National Science Foundation, the US Department of Energy, and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. Both communities have to look back critically and see what is missing. I think it is a puzzle. —Zhengyu Liu.

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US Hybrid unveils new Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck for San Pedro Ports

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million (RMB 300 million) investment in Chinese fuel cell production and establishment of a $428 million (RMB 3000 million) industrial fund. Dewei is committed to the successful development of fuel cell technology for commercial buses and trucks, as evidenced by our $42.8 US Hybrid is also providing Caltrans with a fuel cell street sweeper.

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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

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In July, Chinese researchers urged their government to increase the country's readiness for defending against a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. Over 1,000 miles away, the blast knocked out electricity supply in parts of Hawaii and disrupted telephone service for a period of time. conducted an atmospheric test of a 1.45

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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Still, Chinese auto-makers hesitate to mass-market their electric models domestically. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold. The uncertainty surrounding Chinese demand for electric cars is tied to subsidies, Mr. Yang says. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. US, China partner on electric cars.

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Goodbye GM, Hello Tianjin-Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Company?

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While the American government is deep in the morass of Detroit’s legacy, the Chinese leadership may have turned to face the future. Given the much lower production costs in China, the first Chinese company to pass American certification could place an EV on the market in the US that would cost a consumer under $20,000 (after incentives.)

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