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LLNL-led team to use microorganisms to separate and purify rare-earth elements; biomining

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Rare earths bearing core sample drilled at La Paz, Arizona. By cultivating new and translating existing bioengineered REE-converting bacteria and proteins, we will deliver platform biotechnologies for REE separation and purification with high commercialization potential.

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Delphi Technologies invests in innovative capacitor start-up PolyCharge

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Inverters are key system elements in vehicle electrification, converting electricity from a DC source (i.e., the battery) to alternating current (AC) for use, for example, by the motor in a hybrid or battery-electric vehicle. PolyCharge’s technology delivers on both of these objectives.

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Molycorp to increase supply of rare earth materials to Hitachi Metals; the two call off US joint venture plans

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Rare earth materials and permanent magnets are utilized in a wide range of products, but are critical enablers for many clean energy technologies such as hybrid and electric-drive vehicles, wind turbines, and lighting as well as for consumer electronics, IT and communications systems, and defense systems.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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GMC recently invited members of the automotive press to Phoenix, Arizona, where we went through a two-day crash course in what makes the Hummer tick. If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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However, if you opt for the Spectre with the 22-inch wheels the all-electric driving range increases to 291 miles. Charging and Regeneration The Spectre is no different to charge than any other electric vehicle and Rolls-Royce has made it easy with this charging overview.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Wind and road noise were low, reduced in-part by acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. Electric-Active Sound Design pumps virtual driving sounds that fluctuate with the drive mode through the audio speakers, based on the speed and accelerator pedal pressure. There was limited body roll for a very comfortable ride.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The 2023 GV60 joins the 2023 Electrified G80 AWD sedan as the first two all-electric vehicles from Genesis. When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Genesis style.