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

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E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. Re-Mining Red Mud Waste for CO 2 Capture and Storage and Critical Element Recovery (RMCCS-CER) ($1,000,000). 2,200,000).

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Renault Group and Plug Power launch HYVIA joint venture; ecosystem of fuel cell LCVs, green hydrogen & refueling stations

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The process, manufacturing and logistics teams will be based in Flins, as part of the Re-Factory project, and plan to begin the assembly of fuel cells and recharging stations by end of 2021. The first vehicles, based on Renault Master, will be assembled at the Batilly plant. Transport of people: City bus version.

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2024 Polestar 2 receives major update, including new motors, batteries and first rear-wheel drive

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For the 2024 model year, the premium compact EV features a new high-tech front end that reflects the design language premiered by Polestar 3, substantial performance increases with all-new electric motors, even more powerful batteries, sustainability improvements and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive. seconds, down to 6.2

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This startup leverages dash cam tech to make Indian roads safer – ET Auto

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Naidoo said, “What we’re offering is across different types of vehicles and ours can record. By leveraging partnerships and optimizing their supply chain, SafeCams introduced a variant of dash cams tailored for the Indian market, offering affordability without sacrificing functionality.

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Exicom claims to have launched India’s fastest DC Charger | Autocar Professional

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Exicom, an electric vehicle charging and critical power solutions firm, has announced the launch of what it claims is India’s fastest DC charger, up to 400kW. DC Fast Charger includes variants designed specifically for destination charging, catering to diverse environments such as malls, city infrastructure, and office complexes.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Tech-driven auto industry targets to be smarter, greener, says Prashanth Doreswamy – ET Auto

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Globally, 2023 was a roller-coaster ride, with several challenges, including supply chain disruptions carried forward from the previous year, material cost increase, geo-political tensions, labour unrest in some parts of the world and declining EV sales. 2024 is likely to see the industry stabilize and return to normal.

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2024 Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV review: the green way to enjoy a $1million screaming Italian V12?

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Could it be that plug-in hybrid tech works better in a $1 million supercar than any SUV, sedan or wagon costing one-tenth as much? PHEV tech makes it a far better Lamborghini supercar. They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. Lamborghini’s label is Citta.

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