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UT El Paso-led team designs cactus-inspired low-cost, efficient water-splitting catalyst

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Researchers led by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have proposed a low-cost, cactus-inspired nickel-based material to help split water more cheaply and efficiently. The material is described in a paper in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. who led the study.

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ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

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Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems. Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL, US DOE.

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Lectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox

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Positioned as a premium commuter e-bike in the budget space, the new model marks equally new territory for the low-cost e-bike company turned premium space competitor.

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Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

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Tesla to begin production of its new low cost electric vehicle in 2025 after "revolutionary" manufacturing process that slashes manufacturing cost below $US20,000. The post Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary

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Elon Musk commented on the upcoming low-cost Tesla electric car, saying that it is “advanced” in its development. more… The post Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

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BYD's lowest cost vehicle hits a new production milestone as demand for electric city car surges. The post BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months appeared first on The Driven.

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GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale

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GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best.

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