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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. These three units all utilize the same core technology and range in power from 30kW to 3MW.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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Every model in the 2023 Ford Escape SUV lineup, whether powered by one of two available EcoBoost engines or hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank*. The full hybrid model with front-wheel-drive targets an EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. Other available amenities include a 12.3-inch

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. 4,000,000. Multifunctional. Lead organization. Description.

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Pioneer Natural Resources adding 225 bi-fuel Westport WiNG natural gas F250s to fleet

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Westport LD recently officially opened the Westport Kentucky Integration Center (WKIC) in Louisville where the natural gas WiNG power systems are installed on Ford F250 and F350 bi-fuel pickup trucks.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE Series-ER (Electric Range) systems will operate on 68 transit buses and support designated green zone routes throughout San Francisco that are free of emissions. Boston, Louisville, Montreal, Nashville, and Seattle are using Series-ER technology to cut down emissions. Initial SF Muni Green Zone routes.

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Venchurs CNG aggressively prices 6.2L CNG conversions

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While the CNG dedicated model is a fit for those located in areas of heavy infrastructure, the bi-fuel model offers a combined range of more than 675 miles and on-the-fly switching between fuel types. Vehicles can be ordered using Venchurs’ ship-thru in Louisville, KY, or its remote ship-thru in Adrian, MI.

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NIST awards $7.4M in grants for additive manufacturing research

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University of Louisville, and 23 others. A team led by the University of Louisville will develop and refine a “layerwise certification standard” for additive manufacturing. NAAMII: Holistic Approach to Solving Measurement Science Challenges in Additive Manufacturing.