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Proterra to build EV battery system factory in South Carolina

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Rendering of factory concept. Proterra’s new battery system manufacturing facility will be located at the 42.76-acre acre Carolina Commerce Center in Greer, South Carolina near Proterra’s electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina and adjacent to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

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Siemens and Nexii unveil sustainable and cost-effective EV charging prototype for faster deployment

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Siemens unveiled a new sustainable, EV charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high demand charging applications at scale. The busway power distribution equipment is manufactured at Siemens’ 540-person manufacturing hub in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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BMW Group leveraging digitalization in production plants; Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0”, earlier post ). For the automotive manufacturer, digitalization opens up new perspectives with regard to the advancement of innovative and people-oriented production systems. Industry 4.0: The intelligent energy management data system is part of the BMW Group’s production concept on Industry 4.0;

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US DOE invests $60 million in nuclear energy technology research and training

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According to industry estimates, the US electric power industry will have to replace nearly 100,000 workers—more than 25,000 of them in the nuclear industry—by 2015. These projects fall under three categories: Advanced Methods for Manufacturing (total $1.2 Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling & Simulation.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Created with the mission to build cleaner, more efficient engines, Achates Power has an experienced staff of engineers and scientists working with leading engine manufacturers to bring the opposed piston engine to market. Clemson is a leading public research institution in South Carolina. Aramco Americas.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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And with less material and less overall manufacturing time invested, it’s likely to wear a lower lifetime carbon footprint—an aspect that automakers are especially aware of with EVs. Hankook and Bridgestone are among the several others that have presented airless tire concepts, and Goodyear has a prototype.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 vehicles and potential revenues of at least $600 million for manufacturers who can produce viable plug-in electric vehicles. This commitment will provide the transportation industry the evidence that a robust market for PEVs exists. The initiative will begin 1 Jan. FPL Group, Inc.

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