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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

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It is true that Rhode Island is small. But watching this tiny state go about its policy business, analysts say, might show other states how to light their own ways into a renewable future. But Rhode Island plans to fill the gap with as much as 600 megawatts of new wind power.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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As New Jersey transitions to a zero-emission vehicle future, we will improve our quality of life and public health. They may also purchase gas-powered cars outside New Jersey and bring them into the state if the new vehicle meets specific emissions standards. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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This project will develop a flexible and scalable blueprint plan for an investment-ready hydrogen fueling and heavy-duty freight truck network from Houston to LA (H2LA) along I-10, including the Texas Triangle region, and in the process develop methodology for future corridor plans across the country.

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Bosch offers copper-free brake pads

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Similar legislation has been introduced in Rhode Island, Oregon and New York. This new material meets our highest performance standards and will be introduced in the first quarter of 2014, well ahead of the 2025 deadline. —Robert Backode, Director of Product Management, Automotive Aftermarket Brake Components.

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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

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Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.

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Elon Musk gives reason for Tesla Bot venture, despite his earlier AI warnings

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In 2017 Musk spoke at a National Governors Association meeting in Rhode Island about a range of topics, including AI’s impact on human existence. For instance, the government established the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). So a future with robots seems inevitable. . Elon Musk’s AI Warning.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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But in the future, not all reactors might be so large. A specific challenge would-be-conversions must face is that the NRC’s standards—both for atmospheric pollution and for the amount of radiological material a reactor can release—are much tighter than federal standards for coal plants.

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