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Tesla rolls out software update – labeled ‘recall’ – to 55k Model X vehicles

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In the recall document, the NHTSA says the controller failure “may impact braking performance and may increase the risk of a collision.” As for the cause of the issue, the document states that the “vehicle controller’s set threshold range for the sensor may not be set to the correct range at low brake fluid levels.”

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Z3 battery module Z3 battery modules store electrical energy through zinc deposition. The project secured an up to $398.6-million million conditional commitment for a loan guarantee from the DOE LPO; if the loan is finalized, it would fund 80% of Eos’ planned expansion.

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New details on The Boring Company’s Tesla fleet for the LVCC Loop emerge

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Design and operational documents submitted to Clark County indicate that each of the 62 Teslas currently used in the transport tunnels is fitted with a unique RFID chip that could pinpoint each car’s location when it passes through the tunnels. The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop gets positive reviews from first public passengers.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive.

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AQMD Seeking Operator for Burbanks Hydrogen Station

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However, the City of Burbank does not have the funds to continue the operation and maintenance of this facility. The hydrogen fueling facility is capable of storing and dispensing approximately 108 kg of hydrogen per day for use in fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen-ICE vehicles. Continued monthly maintenance.

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5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday

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You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact moment. Make Sure You Have Your Travel Documents. You’ll need even more documentation to legally cross if you plan to travel over international borders, like into Canada or Mexico. Suppose you are driving to your vacation destination.

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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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The genesis of the standard was a seed document developed by IPAC-CO 2 based on their research. There are eight large-scale CCS projects internationally storing about 23 million tonnes of CO 2 each year.

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