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Tesla Giga Mexico construction preparations continue

Teslarati

Architecture Lead Lead the architectural scope of Gigafactory Mexico; responsible for developing architectural design packages for permitting and construction Review and develop designs that are cost-effective, constructible, code compliant while meeting Tesla’s quality and schedule requirements.

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ICCT paper finds $123B benefit to Mexico from tighter heavy-duty diesel emission standards

Green Car Congress

A new working paper by the the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) concludes that tighter heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions standards in Mexico (NOM 044 standards) would result in a net benefit to Mexico of US$123 billion (1.6

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

Baua Electric

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future. Those sentiments were echoed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “The

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ACEEE report recommends steps toward international alignment of heavy-duty vehicle efficiency standards

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A new report published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recommends the international harmonization of fuel efficiency and/or greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses. This report explores whether and how heavy-duty standards programs could be better aligned across regions.

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BMW Group opens >$1B plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; digitalization and new sustainability benchmarks

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. The plant was designed from the start to allow us to respond quickly and flexibly to future model variants and production volumes. Sustainability was also a major focus from the beginning – and we are setting new standards in this area.

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Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment. Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. Earlier post.)

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Solutions for Providing Internet Access to Rural Areas

Cars That Think

The IEEE Standards Association Connectivity and Telecom Practice is working on the issue, researching communities’ needs and collaborating with other organizations. The group has released a series of videotaped interviews with industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers working on challenges in Africa, India, Indonesia, and Mexico.

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