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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

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A team of researchers led by Loretta Roberson, associate scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, has installed the first seaweed farm in Puerto Rico and US tropical waters. Puerto Rico has stable warm temperatures and ample sunlight year-round, as well as a wide range of exposure to prevailing winds and waves.

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus sold out for 2021 in the US

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A quick look at Tesla’s Model 3 configuration page reveals that the Standard Range Plus variant is already sold out in North and South America for the rest of 2021. According to Tesla’s order page for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, the estimated delivery time for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now January 2022.

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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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EV chargers constructed with CFI funds must adhere to those same standards, a requirement that supports a consistent charging experience for users and ensures that the national charging network is convenient, reliable and Made in America.

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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

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As of this writing, only the Tesla Model Y Long Range and Performance variants are available for purchase. Tesla considers new partnership for battery materials When it became available, the base Model Y AWD had 279 miles of range per charge, a top speed of 135 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.0

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Tesla launches “Cyberquad for Kids” with 36V battery, 15-mile range, and 10 mph max speed

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The company also notes that the vehicle could only be shipped to 48 US states, which means that customers from Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico would not be able to order the product. The post Tesla launches “Cyberquad for Kids” with 36V battery, 15-mile range, and 10 mph max speed appeared first on TESLARATI.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. These include the vehicle’s range, which reaches up to 341 miles per charge, and an updated exterior that’s optimized for maximum aerodynamics.