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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Z3 battery module Z3 battery modules store electrical energy through zinc deposition. The issuance of conditional commitment by the DOE was preceded by legal, technical and commercial due diligence by the LPO to evaluate the loan and the project’s potential to meet market demand and commercial and environmental benchmarks.

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Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

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Amminex’ ASDS technology was created on the basis of two key achievements: The invention of AdAmmine; a chemical way to store large quantities of ammonia in a compact solid-form salt material. This represent a major advantage because it translates into less maintenance and vehicle down-time.

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Ford and IBM working on pilot platform for real-time streaming analytics to improve mobility

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When a driver is looking for a parking space, the technology will provide insight into parking spots that are available and legal to use—allowing the driver to avoid wasting fuel driving around looking for a valid place to park. By uncovering patterns, the platform will be able to guide a driver to an open parking space.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive. The carbon canister is one of the main components of an evaporative system and absorbs and stores gasoline vapors. Sales of new ZEVs and PHEVs will start with 35% that year, build to 68% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035.

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5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday

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You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact moment. You’ll need even more documentation to legally cross if you plan to travel over international borders, like into Canada or Mexico. Here are five easy steps you can take before a holiday to ensure your EV is ready to hit the road.

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BMW presents two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY

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The speed modes available to the rider are stored on a smartphone app. Power transfer is by low-maintenance toothed belt, and the transmission is integrated into the drive system. The modes available to the rider are stored in the app on the smartphone that connects to the respective AMBY vision vehicle.

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A Critical Look at AI-Generated Software

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Indeed, modern society runs on code: Whether you buy something online or in a store, check out a book at the library, fill a prescription, file your taxes, or drive your car, you are most probably interacting with a system that is powered by software. Testing and debugging remain the bread and butter of software reliability and maintenance.