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Southern California Edison to buy 261 MW of energy storage projects; largest grid-connected storage purchase in US

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The new contracts result from a plan recommended by SCE in response to state forecasts of local reliability needs due to the closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and anticipated retirement of older, natural gas generation plants along the Southern California coastline that rely on ocean water for their cooling needs.

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ABB to provide paint solutions to SAIC Volkswagen’s first MEB EV factory in China

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ABB signed a formal agreement with SAIC Volkswagen to provide robotics painting solutions for the first New Energy Vehicle (NEV) factory of the Volkswagen Group based on the Modular Electric Driver Kit (MEB), an automotive platform specifically designed for the mass production of electric vehicles. Financial details were not disclosed.

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Leclanché develops third-generation marine battery system for electrification of broad range of vessels

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The IP-rated enclosures provide protection against mechanical and electrical incidents and keep water and contaminants out in the event of a thermal runaway while keeping noxious gases/flames in and routed out via a sealed exhaust system. All parts of the system are protected against water ingress.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

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SpaceX rolls out “high-performance” satellite internet for residential users

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The higher-tier kit is a step above the standard Starlink system, with its larger dish that features double the antenna capability to its faster internet speeds. SpaceX notes that the high-performance Starlink kit would be best for users who reside in harsh environments, such as those who are in hot or cold climates.

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. The tanks also undergo hydrostatic burst testing, in which tanks are filled with water until they bursts; tanks must hold up to at least 8,100 PSI. A large piece of cast aluminum helps protect the tank valve and connection from certain side impacts.

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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The thin-walled piston sleeves made of cast iron are thermally joined; the weight of the pistons and connecting rod has been reduced. The intercooler, which is water-cooled via a separate loop, is mounted on the cylinder head. Brand new is the active kit, which highlights the urban character of the Audi A1 distinctively.

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