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Argonne study finds rare earth supply disruptions can have long-range impacts

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Disruptions to this supply can have wide-ranging consequences, but the understanding of how those disruptions play out in global markets is limited. A variety of disruptive events can affect the supply of rare earth materials, including natural disasters, labor disputes, construction delays and a pandemic. Riddle et al.

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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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Now, Toyota says that with the Super Taikyu season kicking off at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, the first race for its liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla will be the Fuji 24 Hours in May—a 24-hour endurance race that is the most grueling event of the series. Why bother liquefying gas for transport?

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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. Participating customers receive $2 for every incremental kilowatt-hour of electricity their Powerwall discharges during an event.

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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

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Tesla, General Motors (GM) and others have signed an agreement to use a database tracking greenhouse gas emissions, with this year’s report having been shared by U.S. Being a company that manufactures electric vehicles (EVs) and other renewable energy products, Tesla has been a strong proponent of strict emissions rules.

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Tesla to appear at China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing

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Tesla will appear at the first China International Supply Chain Expo later this month, set to be held in Beijing. The event was organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and it will run from November 28 to December 2.

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CEC determines Diablo Canyon needed to support grid reliability

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a staff analysis recommending the state pursue extending operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) through 2030 to ensure electricity reliability. The determination is based on data showing California risks energy supply shortfalls during extreme weather events.

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Tesla Cybertruck makes rare appearance at Moss Landing Megapack event

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The event featured a special guest from the electric vehicle maker in the form of the company’s upcoming all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. This became evident in a tweet from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), which featured the Cybertruck being photographed beside the Megapacks and a number of employees.

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