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DOE awards $2.7M to U Florida, Synhelion to support production of hydrogen from concentrated solar

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Synhelion and its partner the University of Florida announced that their joint project has been awarded US$2.7 For this project, Synhelion and University of Florida (UF) will jointly develop a solar reactor powered by high-temperature solar thermal energy to produce hydrogen gas from water and sunlight.

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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, has agreed to purchase 22 Proterra Catalyst FC buses to service Florida State University (FSU), bringing the StarMetro fleet to 27 battery-electric buses. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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Tesla Model Y Low-Cost Ride Service Launched In Downtown Tampa

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An organization named Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) just launched a new low-cost ride service in downtown Tampa, Florida, using 6 electric Tesla Model Y SUVs. Riders can use an app on iPhones or Android phones to schedule short zero-emissions trips in seven downtown Tampa neighborhoods in the bright yellow Teslas.

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Lilium (LILM) receives firm order from UrbanLink to put 20 eVTOL jets into service in Florida

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The aircraft will be operated around Florida as UrbanLink looks to become the first US airline fully committed to the nascent technology. After thorough evaluation of various manufacturers, we found the Lilium Jet to be the optimal choice for our needs, thanks to its superior cabin design, range, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.

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Florida beach town becomes the first to launch an all electric bus fleet

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The city of Hallandale Beach, Florida is in the news this week after becoming the only municipality in the state with a fully electric transit bus fleet. The Florida city says that it’s “paving the way for a healthier environment and progressive future,” which is a welcome change from the state’s typical, “let’s make The Handmaid’s Tale real!”

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Twitter discouraged from building HQ in Florida by Governor DeSantis

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discouraged Twitter from establishing a headquarters in Florida — despite supporting Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. Mayor Lenny Curry from Jacksonville, Florida extended an invitation. Mayor Lenny Curry from Jacksonville, Florida extended an invitation.

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Florida legislation strengthens dealership protections however will permit Tesla fashion

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Florida Gov. Ted Smith, president of the Florida Automotive Sellers Affiliation, mentioned the supply is not going to encroach on virtual innovation at retail outlets however in lieu safeguard legacy automakers can not deviation dealerships. The Alliance for Car Innovation, a business team in Washington, D.C.,

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