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US Army eyes $3.1 billion ammo production boost in new spending ask

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army plans to spend $3.1 billion in emergency fiscal 2024 supplemental funding to boost domestic 155mm artillery munition production if lawmakers approve the pending White House request, the service’s acquisition chief said during a Nov. 7 press briefing. Congress is considering President Biden’s budget package of roughly $106 billion in emergency supplemental funds.
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Navy changing LCS maintenance and staffing practices

As the Navy seeks to improve the self-sufficiency of its littoral combat ships, the service is moving to have sailors conduct nearly all the maintenance for the vessels in the near future, according to Navy officials. The LCS fleet was originally envisioned as having a small…
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Tesla Cybertruck specs leak every dimension + 14-50 outlet in bed

A screenshot of the Tesla Cybertruck’s specs has been leaked ahead of the truck’s first deliveries coming at the end of this month, and now we know just about everything there is to know about the size of the truck, along with some other surprising capabilities. The Tesla Cybertruck is finally hitting the road at the end of this month, after being pushed back several times from its original…
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Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? PNY just unveiled these 60 MPH electric workhorses

Urban cargo solutions and last-mile delivery are quickly undergoing rapid electrification. Since large delivery vans and trucks don’t work well in crowded cities, many operators are moving towards cargo e-bikes and scooters. But what happens when those solutions just aren’t big enough? Then you may want to check out the PNY Ponie, an electric cargo motorcycle designed for heavy hauling in…
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Hyundai has a plan to lower EV prices by making its own cheaper LFP batteries

The Hyundai Motor Group plans to build its own LFP batteries to support cheaper EV prices. Industry sources said the automaker is expected to introduce LFP batteries in Hyundai and Kia electric cars from 2025. At its 2023 investor day in June, Hyundai revealed a $7.3 billion investment ( KRW 9.5 trillion) to develop EV batteries over the next ten years. Hyundai said it was leveraging its…
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