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North Carolina is getting a $1.4B sodium-ion battery gigafactory

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Photo: Natron Energy Natron Energy has announced it will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US, in North Carolina. The company says its patented Prussian blue electrodes store and transfer sodium ions faster and with lower internal resistance than any other commercial battery on the market today.

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Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

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The greatest merit of an avatar robot, which can act as a second self of the user, is that the user can perform tasks and experience things without being there in person, including the realistic sense of handling objects remotely. Then, using that hydrogen and oxygen, Honda’s fuel cell technologies can generate and supply electricity.

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VW’s Scout brand reveal set for October 24

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Two years ago, VW announced that it would resurrect the classic International Harvester Scout brand as an electric adventure vehicle, aiming for a similar niche as Rivian. Building not only cars but a company and factory from the ground up can certainly feel like a herculean task, but what we’ve learned these past few years is quite simple.

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Shipt’s Algorithm Squeezed Gig Workers. They Fought Back

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The company, which had been acquired by Target in 2017 for US $550 million, offered same-day delivery from local stores. The data from each worker was stored and analyzed (B), and workers could interact with the tool by sending various commands to learn more about their pay (C).

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Where to locate public chargers?

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In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Installing Level 2 chargers will build goodwill and loyalty, attract new customers, retain existing customers, increase revenue per customer, and respond to demand.

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How Outdoor Voices Built an Employee Culture of 'Doing Things'

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We spoke with Namely client Shetty to learn how she scaled HR as a one-person team. I build relationships and influence decisions on important initiatives like career development, compensation, and benefits. Do you have any advice for other one-person HR teams? How does this influence your internal culture?

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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It is completely wrong,” Fatih Birol , Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has stated. Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless.