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University of Louisville researchers working on new HER catalysts for water-splitting; $1M from NSF, DOE

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Researchers at the University of Louisville are developing new catalyst materials for the hydrogen evolution reaction in water splitting, where the bond between hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen is released. The current catalyst used in electrolyzers for the production of H 2 from water is platinum, which is very expensive.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in high performance electric motor manufacturer H3X

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The investment will be used to accelerate technology development and commercialization of H3X’s HPDM family of integrated motor drives and the scale-up of their new headquarters facility in Louisville, Colorado for production.

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Ford delays battery plant for next-generation EVs, citing demand

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Ford is delaying production at one of two EV battery plants located on a common site in Kentucky, the Louisville Courier Journal reports.

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Used Car of the Day: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt

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The asking price is $16,000 and the car is in Louisville, Kentucky. There's new badging and fresh paint, though there are some rock chips. The car appears to be well-maintained and garage-kept. That's about it. Click here to see the ad. Images: Seller] Become a& TTAC insider.

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UAW Launches Surprise Strike Against Ford Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford’s Kentucky Truck Assembly, located in Louisville, is responsible for Ford Super Duty pickups, the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator. Todd Dunn, the president of the relevant UAW Local 862, told the Louisville Courier-Journal that Ford stands to lose $30 million per day in profits if the truck plant remains closed.

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Tesla Is Opening A Service & Delivery Center (Not A Dealership) In Kentucky

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Tesla’s planned “dealership” in Louisville, Kentucky, may be complicated by the state law, WDRB reports. The article noted that the plans called for both an indoor and outdoor sales area, service bays, and will have more than 200 parking spaces. It will be using an existing building on Gateworth Way in Middletown.

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Kentrucky: Ford Announces Investments in Kentucky, But It’s For More Than Super Duty Trucks

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This will support an all-new F-Series Super Duty pickup being built at Ford’s Kentucky Truck plant in Louisville. As part of the Ford+ plan for growth and value-creation, Ford Motor Company is investing $700 million in new investment and creating 500 additional hourly manufacturing jobs in Kentucky.