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EGEB: The American Petroleum Institute wants a fight with Biden

January 16, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The American Petroleum Institute held its annual “State of American Energy.” It’s business as usual. More than 100 elected officials in US western states call on Biden to protect lands and fight the climate crisis. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
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An electric Corvette…SUV? GM is thinking about it

January 16, 2021
GM is considering expanding the Corvette into a family of vehicles, with the first new vehicle being an all-electric crossover SUV with Corvette branding, according to a report by Bloomberg. If GM does go through with the plan, the electric Corvette SUV wouldn’t hit the…
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Lotus and Renault team up to develop an all-electric Alpine car

January 16, 2021
As part of its plan to restructure its various brands and become one of the leaders in electrification by 2025, Groupe Renault is teaming up with Groupe Lotus to design an all-electric successor to the mid-engine Alpine A110.  The move into EVs was announced on Thursday in separate press releases from Renault and Lotus. The two auto manufacturers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
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Nikon USA adds two new paid tiers to its Nikon Professional Services offerings

January 16, 2021
Nikon has added two new paid tiers to its Nikon Professional Services (NPS) memberships, adding additional benefits if you’re willing to pay the price. The new Pro+ and Platinum+ plans include everything Nikon’s complimentary Pro plan offers while adding additional benefits, including equipment loans, gear checks, cleanings, discounts on repairs and more. Nikon’s complimentary Pro membership…
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Aerovironment buys Arcturus UAV in $405M deal

January 16, 2021
WASHINGTON — Aerovironment, a leading supplier of unmanned aircraft systems to the U.S. military, has purchased Arcturus UAV for $405 million. Arcturus is currently competing for a $1 billion Army contract to replace the Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft system. …
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Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in the US

January 16, 2021
Samsung had a strong showing this week at its Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing its latest smart home devices, accessories, and, of course, phones. Here are the many, many ways to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, & S21 Ultra, as well as the best deals for each of them. Where to pre-order the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra As the Samsung Galaxy series has become the essential…
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