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Linear Labs closes $4.5M seed round to fund commercialization of new electric motor technology

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The Linear Labs motor is characterized by two main attributes: (1) very high torque starting at low speeds, and (2) high efficiency throughout the speed range. Automotive manufacturers are already looking at HET technology as the solution to size, weight and range constraints. —Brad Hunstable, CEO of Linear Labs.

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VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

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VinFast vehicles are sold at Leith VinFast in North Carolina; Smith Haven VinFast in New York; Principle VinFast Grapevine in Texas; Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth, Texas; and VinFast Wichita, in Kansas. Still, this new plan, and the potential of bringing a version of its low-cost VF 3 to the US, could turn the tide.

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Edeniq and Flint Hills Resources Renewables establish joint development relationship for ethanol

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Flint Hills Resources Renewables expects further adoption of Edeniq equipment to provide bolt-on technologies needed to extract sugar from a wide range of cellulosic (non-food) feedstocks to create cellulosic ethanol. The company also has made equity investments in bioenergy companies, and operates a biodiesel plant near Fort Worth.

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