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Old is new again as Air Force special ops branch revamps training

September 19, 2023
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Air Force Special Operations Command is going back to the future. As the U.S. enters its third year since 2001 without major combat operations, AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind sees an opportunity to reset how the Air Force trains its most elite corps — and he’s looking to the 1990s for inspiration. “The intent, as we’re looking at all of our pipelines, is…
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Redwood Materials expands presence in Europe, acquiring its leading Li-ion battery recycler

September 19, 2023
Less than two years after sharing expansion plans for Europe, US-based battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials is adding Germany to its map of locations. Today, the company announced the acquisition of Redux Recycling GmbH – the leading lithium ion battery recycler in the EU, as it looks to quickly expand its operations overseas. Redwood Materials is a company led by Tesla cofounder JB…
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Kia EV4 test drive spotted in the US, will it be the electric successor to the Soul?

September 19, 2023
A new Kia electric crossover was spotted testing in the US, which appears to be the upcoming EV4. The EV4 is expected to be Kia’s entry-level subcompact electric crossover with starting prices under $30,000. Kia’s EV4 electric car spotted testing ahead of debut Kia has already revealed its flagship EV9 electric SUV and smaller EV5, but an even more compact crossover is already out for…
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Munro introduces rugged 'Mountain Rescue Edition' of its all-electric MK 1 4x4 truck

September 19, 2023
Scottish EV startup Munro Vehicles has added a third variant of its all-electric MK 1 4×4 that initially debuted last year. Today, the company introduced the MK 1 Mountain Rescue Edition – an EV tailored to the requirements of emergency rescue and fire teams that provides 4×4 capabilities with zero emissions. Munro Vehicles was founded in Glasgow, Scotland and is not even five years old yet.
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