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Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

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Electra's process intakes lower-grade ores with iron content as low as 35% without the additional cost of grinding, beneficiation, and pelletization, enabling zero green premium and a more diverse iron ore supply chain. Electra’s iron is the fulcrum to decarbonize steelmaking and to de-risk the iron ore challenge.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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With the launch of the Tiago.ev, India’s first electric hatchback, the nation can take a giant leap forward in the quest for safe, clean and green mobility. We are confident that this move will help more and more customers embrace EVs as their preferred mode for personal mobility.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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The AMP program will concentrate on communities that have early interest in collaboration from local affordable housing developers, utilities and clean energy advocates, based in part on Forth’s work advancing this concept nationally through the Bloomberg American Climate Communities Challenge. —Jeff Allen, Executive Director of Forth.

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GM And Segway Partner on Urban Personal Mobility Electric Vehicle

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and Segway are unveiling a new type of personal mobility vehicle targeted for city use. Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype urban vehicle that has only two wheels. Tags: Electric (Battery) Personal Transit. The Project P.U.M.A Click to enlarge.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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By sharing the benefits of this optimization with drivers through incentives, smart charging also helps reduce the total cost of EV ownership, thus encouraging EV adoption. By responding to requests to move their EV charging times, drivers will support the electric grid and take advantage of clean, renewable energy.

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CARB previews ‘smog check’ for heavy-duty trucks; phase-in begins 1 Jan

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The HD I/M program will apply to all heavy-duty trucks, buses, agricultural equipment and personal motorhomes with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 14,000 pounds traveling in the state regardless of whether they are registered in California.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford Model e also will lead on creating an exciting new shopping, buying and ownership experience for its future electric vehicle customers that includes simple, intuitive e-commerce platforms, transparent pricing and personalized customer support from Ford ambassadors.

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