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Navy gets new (acting) Air Boss

September 8, 2023
Naval Air Forces received a new commanding officer Thursday during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station North Island, California, albeit a leader serving in an acting capacity. Rear Adm. George Wikoff relieved Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell as the commander of Navy aviation, but is only serving as the acting “Air Boss” because his promotion to vice admiral and nomination to be the next commander…
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Nikola trucks can't stop catching fire as 4th fire occurs

September 8, 2023
Another Nikola truck has caught on fire in Phoenix today. It is the fourth fire incident involving Nikola trucks in just a few months – yet the company insists they are safe to drive. In June, the Phoenix fire department confirmed that five Nikola semi-trucks caught fire at its headquarters. The situation was quite strange as the company was quick to tell the public it believed “foul play”…
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Gotion is bringing a $2 billion EV battery gigafactory to Illinois, creating thousands of jobs

September 8, 2023
Global EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech has announced a major investment in the state of Illinois to the tune of $2 billion to erect a new gigafactory in Manteno – about 50 miles south of Chicago. With logistic and financial support from the state, Gotion’s new plant becomes the largest investment in EV battery technology in Illinois history. Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. is a battery…
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Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers

September 8, 2023
According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. The move comes after the German luxury automaker revealed its new CLA electric sedan concept, the first of its entry-level class designed to take on EV leaders like Tesla. Chinese newspaper CBEA reported that Mercedes-Benz will begin production of the new EVs fitted with BYD’s blade battery…
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