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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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Notably, there are challenges associated with mining, processing and production of critical elements, which are often located in a handful of geopolitically sensitive regions. Hydrometallurgical Production of Domestic Metals for Energy Transition ($2,949,395). University of Nevada, Reno. Earlier post.)The Columbia University.

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Chevrolet is holding EV training workshops for dealers

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states over the summer and fall, in efforts to increase dealer confidence and product knowledge, as detailed in a report over the weekend from Automotive News. The program is expected to feature a total attendance of around 7,000 dealership workers, and it comes as the brand prepares to launch additional EVs and variants of existing products.

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Exclusive interview: Former Tesla exec launches 800 hp electric boat; says it’s an extension of Tesla’s mission

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Former Tesla Head of Global Manufacturing, Jonathan Vo, is launching the R30, a 30-foot all-electric power boat with 800 horsepower, dual motors, and solar charging. kilowatt–you’re probably going to have a pretty decent amount of charge if not full,” Vo said.

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Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity 

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inches wide) and 80 mm tall battery cell that Tesla says will store more energy, halve battery costs and drive a 100-fold increase in battery production by 2030. Panasonic was Tesla’s exclusive battery supplier but it has again re-signed the agreement with Tesla. It aims to provide a cobalt-free battery by 2022-2023.

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Tesla Semi First Delivery News Roundup [Live Coverage]

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“We’re excited to release our first production Tesla Semi trucks.” ” Musk noted that the event is taking place right next to Tesla Giga Nevada where the Semi’s drive units and other parts are made. Guests were given the chance to tour the Tesla Semi production line before the event.

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

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Straubel felt that transport battery packs from Tesla’s Gigafactory plant in Reno, Nevada, to its car plant in Fremont, California, in diesel vans used to be opposite to the corporate’s venture of zero-emission transportation. Tesla’s Nevada plant is getting a $3.6 billion improve for expanded Semi manufacturing.

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Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus

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Photo: Blue Bird In a major milestone, Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) has delivered its 2,000th electric school bus to Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada. The school district has taken delivery of Blue Bird’s All-American RE model, which has a 155 kWh Li-ION NMC/ G cell battery, a 120-mile range and can carry 84 students.

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