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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units.

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FuelCell Energy receives contract for two 2.8MW direct fuel cell power plants from utility

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One direct fuel cell system will be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut as part of a distributed renewable power generation project that also includes a solar array. DFC power plants utilize carbonate fuel cell technology, which is well suited for megawatt-class applications due to its scalability and favorable cost profile.

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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States

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Tech seemed to be a core focus of the GV60 project, as the automaker initially mentions a number of “world-first automotive features,” including Face Connect and a Cyrstal Sphere. These are innovative new features that will enable drivers to be more connected with their vehicle, Genesis said. GV60 Packages.

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MIT teams receiving $10M from TRI for next-gen battery materials

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The approach has the potential to unify energy materials design by connecting atomistic with macroscopic properties and advance electrochemical materials more generally. The researchers aim to identify new classes of stable, highly active electrocatalysts that are less expensive to produce and commercialize. —Prof.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Connecticut Department of Transportation. The Connecticut Department of Transportation will receive funding to purchase 40' Proterra E2 Max battery electric buses through a joint effort with CTtransit’s Hartford Division and Greater Bridgeport Transit. The buses will replace diesel buses that have exceeded useful life.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. Face Connect and Fingerprint Reader , when programmed, allows for doors to be unlocked and unlocked by looking at the B pillar, while the fingerprint reader provides access to vehicle systems.

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Video Friday: Agile but Safe

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The research is part of the Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats institute (RETHi) is led by Purdue University, in partnership with [Harvard] SEAS, the University of Connecticut and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dive into the first edition of our new Real-World-Robotics class at ETH Zürich! Paper ] Thanks Ram!