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Tesla Semi shows strong results in ArcBest’s real-world freight trial

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It must meet or exceed the performance and total cost of ownership targets of our most efficient diesel units. “We’re not looking for a truck that performs well ‘for an EV.’ This pilot gives us great insight into the potential of EV semis in our operations,” he said.

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BYD aims to debut solid-state EV battery in 2027

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Chinese automaker BYD has shared plans to debut initial demos of a solid state electric vehicle (EV) battery by 2027, according to one of the company’s top executives. Solid-state EV batteries are expected to have substantially increased energy density, ultimately offering better driving range along with faster charging times.

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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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The 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ) hosted an interoperability demo of cellular-data-enabled connected vehicle (C-V2X) applications in Berlin. All the demos used technology that is ready to be deployed. Waiting at the red light is not only time consuming, but idling, braking and accelerating release more pollutants.

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Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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The first trials on the demo plant in Leuna were successfully completed, within schedule, in the fall of 2016 and Global Bioenergies announced first production of green isobutene via fermentation. Global Bioenergies is now entering the final phase of demonstrating its technology for converting renewable carbon into hydrocarbons.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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In addition to streamlining the AGV charging process, the D-Broad system also improves system reliability and reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating trouble-prone charging connectors and cables. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

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DOE to award up to $180M for offshore wind demo projects; targeting lowering levelized cost of energy (LCOE) below 10¢/kWh

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Expedite the development and deployment of innovative offshore wind energy systems with a credible potential for lowering the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) below 10 ¢/kWh or the local “hurdle” price at which offshore wind can compete with other regional generation sources without subsidies.

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Global Bioenergies successfully moves its C3 process to demo scale; isopropanol and acetone from renewable resources

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The C3 process, which enables the production of renewable isopropanol and acetone, is the second process reaching demo plant scale in Global Bioenergies’ portfolio. The next phase, at demo plant scale, was subcontracted to Bioprocess Pilot Facility (BPF) located in Delft in the Netherlands.

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