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Dept of Interior approves plan for largest solar project in US; 690 MW Gemini Solar with 380 MW battery system

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Bernhardt signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for Solar Partners XI, LLC to construct a 690-MW photovoltaic solar electric generating facility and ancillary facilities about 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The first phase of power could come on-line in 2021 with final completion as early as 2022.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement. Fox Rent A Car has renewed a fuel contract for approximately 210,000 gallons of Redeem over three years to power its 17 CNG rental car shuttles at Los Angeles International Airport and McCarren Airport in Las Vegas.

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DTNA unveils Freightliner SuperTruck II

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Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, revealed the Freightliner SuperTruck II in Las Vegas this week. The intelligent EcoSail feature can turn the engine off when drive power is not needed, without requiring any intervention from the driver.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS already operates 112 LNG tractor trailers from fueling stations in Las Vegas, Nev.; UPS was a founding Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) fleet partner, a group that established publicly accessible LNG fueling stations in California, Las Vegas, and Utah. Phoenix, Ariz.,

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KPIT and Microsoft develop AI-driven aftermarket solution | Autocar Professional

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Pune-based KPIT has partnered with Microsoft to introduce an Azure OpenAI Service-powered Copilot to transform automotive repair and maintenance. KPIT had showcased the Copilot in action at its stall at the recently held CES 2024 electronics expo in Las Vegas.

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AECOM awarded contract to build Faraday Future’s $1B N American EV manufacturing plant

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AECOM has been selected to construct the $1-billion, 3-million square foot electric car manufacturing plant for Faraday Future (FF) in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The project will also feature extended life-cycle materials that require less maintenance.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St. miles/kWh North Las Vegas-to-St. miles/kWh North Las Vegas-to-St. George, Utah. Approximate Cost: $20.64