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General Motors and LG may be the first companies in 12 years to receive a loan under the federal government’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program. Reuters , Quote information from stakeholders. The US Department of Energy Green car report There are details about the arrangements that will appear later in the day. according to release The $ 2.5 billion loan currently in operation will help fund the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. The three facilities (perhaps already announced by the company) are expected to generate 5,100 operational jobs and 6,000 construction jobs. LG Energy Solution and GM are partners of Ultium Cells LLC, which builds the large format pouch cells that underpin the Ultium EV architecture of automakers. Ultium Cells LLC is also building a production plant to expand cell production for EV models in the mass market. Another venture with South Korea’s POSCO Chemical w

Finally, engineers have successfully transformed the Alpine A110 into a convertible with a simple and lightweight solution without adversely affecting the rigidity of one of its most important features, the French sports car. The roof is made up of two removable carbon fiber shells that can be switched to a convertible configuration in seconds. The powertrain is all new. The battery modules are the same as those of Megane E-Tech Electric, but to achieve optimal mass distribution and support 12 modules, a specific battery casing for the A110 needs to be designed and the internal architecture adapted. was. .. Therefore, four modules were placed in the front and eight were placed in the rear. To address this challenge, engineers have placed modules in space in a non-traditional way. Despite the addition of these 12 modules, the total weight of the Alpine A110 E-ternité has increased by 258 kg. https://ift.tt/T8zgiZa Alpine A110 E-TERNITE’, electrical interpretation The post Alpine A11

2022 Honda Level 500 ABSSE The Honda Level 500 will return unchanged in 2022. In other words, it is equipped with a lively 471cc DOHC parallel 2-cylinder motor with a 6-speed transmission.Added Nissin caliper and thick disc brakes Dunlop With D404 tires, excellent handling, excellent suspension, and a friendly 27.2 inch seat height, there’s a winning combination for new riders looking for a versatile cruiser. 2022 Honda Level 500 ABS There are three Honda Level 500s this year. The standard Rebel 500 is the minimum required version, but is also available in Matte Gray Metallic and Pearl Organic Green. You can upgrade to the ABS version for $ 300. This is highly recommended. You can choose the same color. For a bit of exclusivity, there’s the 2022 Honda Rebel 500 ABS SE. It has a great list of matte silver paint and black accessories that are $ 200 more expensive than standard ABS. Diamond stitch sheet, headlight cow, fork boots, upper fork tube. Cover 2022 Honda Level 500

Repsol Honda has had great success in GP racing, even the champions who dominated the premier class (such as Mick Doohan and more recently Marc Marquez). It’s hard to stay humble in such history, and certainly the team makes a little effort to hide its arrogance. Marc Marquez “warned” Pol Espargaro while team members were joining Repsol Honda, saying they “must fight for the championship.” After all, it’s expected because we’re Honda. Current team manager Alberto Puig shows a similar level of cheekyness when explaining what Honda riders are “expected”. Regardless of its history and current bravery, Repsol Honda is now facing serious problems under Puig’s guidance. I haven’t talked about the fact that the star rider recently had a fourth surgery on his right arm after being unnecessarily prolongedly injured by another arrogant act (Puig returns to Marquez to race). Early injury and surgical repair) when allowed too early. The central issue is not Marquez’s ongoing struggle, but the

A few months ago, Subaru announced Smallest model year update For the JDM-spec BRZ, car makers are now back with a new special edition.Subaru BRZ S10th Anniversary Limited celebrates 10 years since the launch of the first generation BRZ / GT 86 A sports car duo limited to 200 units for the Japanese market. This model is based on the Mid-Spec S trim rather than the Flagship R, but comes with some additional bits to justify the commemorative nature. A striking feature is the standard 18-inch aluminum wheels finished in black. The BRZ emblem on the tailgate and mirror cap has the same dark treatment.There is also a 10th anniversary sticker on the rear side window, but other than that, the special edition looks like this Other BRZ .. Read again: Subaru BRZ concept race car tests synthetic carbon neutral fuel in Japan Inside is ultra suede and leather upholstery for the seats, with blue accents and stitching. The handles, gear knobs, handbrake and door armrests are also covered in

Last month we Amazing DIY Solar Cargo Trailer That Electrek A leader made for his electric bike. In case our readers need more proof that they are the most convenient and smartest eco-DIYer on the planet, here’s another impressive solar-powered bike. This time it will serve as a school drop-off vehicle and grocery getter for children. This build comes to us from Electrek Reader Luke built this project during the pandemic with the goal of replacing the family car with a highly practical electric bike.He did so by making his major changes Rad Power Bike RadWagon4 Electric cargo bike. The bike is already an impressive cargo electric bike With lots of utilities Luke has made several upgrades to better perform the heavy-duty everyday use that the bike requires. Here’s a list of all the upgrades Luke has made before going into the addition of solar. First, he replaced the stock controller with one that had twice the power. The new 1,500W controller is mounted underneath the varnish

The Superfund Next Door: First in a series on the EPA’s efforts to clean up a Superfund site in two historically Black communities on Atlanta’s west side. ATLANTA—As a little boy, Byron Amos often played with dark, volcanic-like rocks that he found among the lush greenery that drapes the houses and yards in Vine City and that makes the historically Black neighborhood worthy of its name. Now 49, married and a grandfather, Amos still lives in the west side Atlanta house where he grew up and represents the area on the Atlanta City Council. He found out during a neighborhood meeting that those rocks he had tossed around as a kid actually weren’t rocks at all. They were chunks of slag—a byproduct of smelting that can contain high levels of lead—and Vine City was rife with it.  “I actually had to look at it real good because I remember playing with pieces of rock growing up, and that was it.” Amos said. While the news made Amos do a double take of denial thinking, “that’s not lead,” he w