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Tesla sponsors bilingual ‘Future of Energy’ exhibit at Terry Lee Wells Children’s Discovery Museum

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Tesla sponsored a bilingual energy exhibit, Future of Energy, at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery). The exhibit featured questions and answers from Tesla employees working at Gigafactory Nevada and focused on a future with clean energy and sustainability.

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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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As a reflection of this focus, Continental has just received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. Continental’s testing license is for the company’s highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV to an automotive supplier.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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Perhaps one of the most crucial parts of the transition to electric vehicles as a nation is each state’s ability to commit to an electrified future. The least ready states were Idaho, Alaska, and Minnesota, which scored only 1 out of a possible 5 points in climate suitability, EV penetration, and Charger-to-Vehicle ratio.

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825

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Starting from an MSRP of $79,825, Electrified G80 continues Genesis’ commitment towards a more sustainable future with the brand achieving a fully electrified lineup by 2030. 3-Zone Climate Control. Driver’s Seat with Power Cushion Extension, Power Bolster, and Ergo Motion. Heated & Ventilated Front Seats.

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North America’s largest lithium supply to be developed with DOE help

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Department of Energy has announced that it will loan $700 million to mining company Ioneer to develop lithium reserves found in Nevada. Now, a new source of lithium, found within the state of Nevada, will be developed by the mining company Ioneer, with help from a $700 million loan from the Department of Energy. As the U.S.

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Researchers use IPCC AR5 models to forecast 10% drop in Colorado River flow in next few decades

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The present study narrows in on three key regions for water managers—the Colorado River headwaters; the greater California-Nevada region; and Texas, which gets nearly all of its water from within state borders. Nature Climate Change doi: 10.1038/nclimate1787.

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Daimler Truck JV opens corridor of EV charging stations in the US | Autocar Professional

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Over the next year, further locations will be added along the corridor, extending beyond Southern Nevada and to San Pedro in California. The Greenlane site in Colton will also be future-proofed to accommodate the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) when commercially available.