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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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Tesla Model Y-backed ride service start operations in Downtown Tampa

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The service is now available for customers in Downtown Tampa. Tampa Downtown Partnership told Teslarati that the DASH ride service started operations on October 12. Customers can book low-cost rides in Tesla SUVS for $2 per person. Customers may book a ride in a bright-yellow T esla Model Y through the “DASH Tampa” app.

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Tesla Model Y fleet to be used in Tampa’s DASH ride-sharing program

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The Tampa Downtown Partnership has announced plans to hire “driver-ambassadors” for its upcoming Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) program. The program is expected to start in October, and it is poised to offer low-cost rides to passengers. Additionally, driver training is set to begin in a few weeks as well.

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GE and CPECC Sign Agreements with USTDA to Advance Commercial Scale IGCC in China

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In this initial study phase, GE and CPECC will evaluate the cost and performance of an IGCC design. Gasification technology has become a critical tool in the expansion of the Chinese economy, allowing a wide variety of industrial products and fuels to be created from low-cost, abundant coal resources.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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DOE: $750,000 Non-DOE: $187,500 Total: $937,500 (20% cost share). DOE: $749,999 Non-DOE: $187,500 Total: $937,499 (20% cost share). DOE: $696,416 Non-DOE: $174,104 Total: $870,520 (20% cost share). Cost: DOE: $749,058 Non-DOE: $187,264 Total: $936,322 (20% cost share). General Electric Company. Alstom Power Inc.

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US DOE Awarding Up To $62M for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. Eventually, this technology could deliver lower-cost solar energy at a utility scale. million.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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High Performance, Low Cost Superconducting Wires and Coils. for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. yield a several-fold reduction in wire costs, making. efficiency at less cost. that substantially reduce costs of the motor. (National Renewable.

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