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Tesla denied grant applications in Texas for Superchargers despite fractional costs

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Tesla recently applied for a series of grants through a program in the State of Texas that would cover up to 70 percent of an electric vehicle charging stall installation. The $21 million in grants, which are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, provided enough funding for 170 chargers at 41 stations.

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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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Furthering its success in powering traditional medium-duty shuttles and trucks with its cutting-edge electric drivetrain technology, Phoenix Motorcars will integrate EasyMile’s driverless technology to its range of zero emission vehicles.

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TeraWatt developing I-10 network of electric heavy-duty charging centers

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TeraWatt Infrastructure is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area.

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U Texas team develops cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery

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Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery, eliminating the cobalt and opening the door to reducing the costs of producing batteries while boosting performance in some ways. The findings appeared in the journal Advanced Materials.

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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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Faradion’s IP portfolio, which includes some jointly-held patents, comprises 21 current patent families (including eight granted), focused on three key areas of sodium-ion technology: Cell Materials: This includes cathode, anode and electrolyte materials and preparation methods. Cell Infrastructure. Safety and Transportation.

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will award up to $5.7 million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. Projects must result in at least a 25% reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ).

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Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas is just one EPA approval away from first deliveries

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Hundreds of Tesla Model Y all-electric crossovers have been spotted in the lots of Gigafactory Texas in the past few weeks, with some being spotted on haulers to be driven to destinations not known. Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas will equip Structural Battery Pack, 4680 cells.

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