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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

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The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The state is accepting applications for grant rebates until March 22, 2024, according to its website, though only 2,000 grants will be awarded.

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Successful first flight of the world?s largest all-electric aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B

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The successful flight of the eCaravan, enabled by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center at the Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington on Thursday. —Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX. Replaceable motor mounting points.

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Ideal Power, developer of new indirect power conversion technology, prices IPO

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the developer of a new approach to electric power conversion ( earlier post ), has priced its initial public offering (IPO) of 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $5.00 has developed a novel, patented power conversion technology it calls Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA). Ideal Power Inc., Ideal Power Inc.

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AMPLY Power & Logan Bus announce 2-year demo project of charging-as-a service for fleets; 5 electric school buses

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These include: Managing infrastructure upgrades and utility interconnections; Establishing an optimal charging strategy based on drive cycle and duty cycle; Providing debt financing or securing grant funding for reducing capital expenditures; and. Implementing resiliency plans where needed.

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Lightning Systems accepting orders for LightningElectric battery-electric upfit for Ford Transit; price and specs

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The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world.

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Leclanché picks Comau to develop automated industrial-scale manufacturing lines for Li-ion battery modules for transport

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Furthermore, the use of Comau’s LHYTE laser welding machine will enable Leclanché to improve its welding process by granting increased productivity and model flexibility. Mass and industrial transport is increasingly moving to electric means of propulsion while public authorities enforce regulations.

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Waste gasification company Sierra Energy closes $33M Series A funding; FastOx

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FastOx technology, developed by Sierra Energy and supported by grant funding from the Department of Defense and the California Energy Commission, uses oxygen and steam to heat waste to 4,000°F (2,200°C). A key innovation of FastOx gasification is the optimized rate and position of oxygen and steam injection into the gasifier.

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