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Joby completes initial FAA Systems, Compliance Reviews for eVTOL aircraft

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Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced the completion and subsequent approval of its first Systems Review and its first Compliance Review by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). —Tom Ferrell, Development Assurance Lead at Joby.

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Tesla Lead Engineer defends Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system

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A Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer has defended the all-electric pickup truck’s steer-by-wire system, which has so far been received warmly by reviewers but also criticized by more traditional auto fans. Watch MKBHD’s Cybertruck review in the video below. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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EPA to evaluate whether lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft endanger human health and welfare

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will evaluate whether emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. The agency plans to issue a proposal for public review and comment in 2022 and take final action in 2023.

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EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. In this instance, CARB requested two waivers for regulations relating to heavy duty vehicles and engines.

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NETL publishes review of safety challenges of production, transportation and storage of hydrogen

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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has published The Hydrogen Safety Review for Gas Turbines, SOFC, and High Temperature Hydrogen Production to review and summarize the unique safety challenges involved with the production, transportation and storage of hydrogen.

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Tesla Cybertruck takes on Rivian R1T and Hummer EV in review

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After Tesla delivered the first 12 of its highly anticipated Cybertruck this week, one automotive reviewer took the truck to the race track against two competitors in the electric pickup segment. The post Tesla Cybertruck takes on Rivian R1T and Hummer EV in review appeared first on TESLARATI. What are your thoughts?

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Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions

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Dodge and Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has announced plans to lay off around 400 salaried workers from various positions across engineering, technology, and software. The post Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions appeared first on TESLARATI. What are your thoughts?

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