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Ohio Gov. signs legislation that defines natural gas as “green energy”

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The natural gas industry in Ohio has gained a victory of sorts after Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation that allows for a broader expansion of drilling for oil and gas in state parks. After all, green energy refers to energy sources that do not involve the use of fossil fuels, such as solar and wind. . The post Ohio Gov.

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DOE partners with Youngstown State and ORNL to support battery manufacturing workforce

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The training center would support the battery and EV manufacturing industry in the North-East region of Ohioreferred to as “Voltage Valley” due to the number of investments made in the area by the electric vehicle industry—by helping supply a capable workforce.

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Big Meats: Jeep Offers 35-Inch Tires on 2-Door Wrangler

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Shod with these jumbo BFGoodrich KO2 tires, breakover angle (a measure referring to clearance angles underneath the Jeep) jumps to an impressive 32.4 Production starts at the Ohio plant in March. The extra height only pads the two-door Wrangler’s already impressive resumé. Image: Jeep] Become a TTAC insider.

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Value, necessity will pressure sedan purchases

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TO THE EDITOR: Referring to “As vehicle prices soar, will the humble sedan make a comeback?” CHRISTOPHER COCHRAN , Springfield, Ohio The post Value, necessity will pressure sedan purchases appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. It’ll be a need, no longer a call, to handover transportation.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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SAE Level 2 automation refers to a vehicle that combines automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the environment at all times. The Ohio State University. The participating universities include: Colorado State University. Georgia Tech. McMaster University.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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ALMMII is a public-private partnership led by Ohio-based manufacturing technology nonprofit EWI, the University of Michigan and Ohio State University. The White House has referred to the institute as a “teaching factory.”.

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GM says equipping the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV with LFP batteries will save billions – Charged EVs

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The company produces NCMA-based batteries at the Ultium Cells plant in Ohio, operated under a joint venture with LG Energy Solution. We’ve got an established brand,” said GM CFO Paul Jacobson, referring to the Bolt. GM’s current Ultium battery cells use a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum (NCMA) chemistry.

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