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Ford develops and begins manufacturing new powered respirator; expanding other COVID-19 efforts

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Ford, with design and testing consultation from 3M, has developed a new powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR). Ford has also started providing manufacturing expertise to help scientific instrument provider Thermo Fisher Scientific quickly expand production of COVID-19 collection kits to test for the virus. Face mask production.

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J.D. Power: EV consideration in US is up but skepticism still exists

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These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. It could be an indication that frequent drivers are increasingly seeing the advantages of EVs compared with their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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New JV in China to produce high-grade Li-ion power battery materials

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has entered into an investment agreement with the following parties to form a joint venture dedicated to the production of high-grade lithium-ion power battery anode materials. million) and a total land area of approximately 266,800 square meters, for the production of high-grade lithium-iron power battery anode materials.

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The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

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For more than a century, utility companies have used electromechanical relays to protect power systems against damage that might occur during severe weather, accidents, and other abnormal conditions. Today SEL manufactures hundreds of products that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems in more than 165 countries.

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J.D. Power study: EV consideration in US increasing, but slowly; availability of public chargers a friction point

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As automotive manufacturers pour billions of dollars into their electrification strategies and roll out new fully electric vehicles (EVs), new-vehicle buyer consideration is increasing, albeit slowly, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Power EV studies, public charging infrastructure consistently scores low in satisfaction.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

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Solaflect Energy , based in Norwich, Vermont, designs and manufactures the Solar EV Charger. The four Level 2 charging points are powered by a 6.2-kilowatt kilowatt solar array mounted on a dual-axis tracker that generates 40% more power than comparable fixed panel arrays. Get started here. –ad*

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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