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Navy launches board to help services leverage new science and tech

September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON — The newly formed Department of the Navy Science and Technology Board will meet for the first time this week, with members slated to discuss how they can help Navy and Marine Corps leaders leverage scientific advances. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro last week announced the creation of the board, which is meant to “ensure the identification of new technologies and new applications…
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Biden taps Melissa Dalton for Air Force’s No. 2 civilian post

September 21, 2023
President Joe Biden on Thursday named Melissa Dalton as his pick to serve as the next under secretary of the Air Force, a shift from her current Pentagon post as the top civilian defense leader on homeland security issues. If confirmed, Dalton would replace Gina Ortiz Jones…
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Kia's Ray EV racks up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starting at $20,400

September 21, 2023
Kia launched its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV racked up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won). As demand for affordable all-electric options continues climbing, Kia is bringing back the Ray EV. The Ray EV was Kia’s (and Korea’s) first 100% electric production car, introduced in 2011. As a…
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ZeroAvia completes another successful financing round led by Airbus and NEOM in Saudi Arabia

September 21, 2023
Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has snagged some additional financial security as it looks to continue development of its zero-emissions flight technology that should one day enable flights in 76-seat aircrafts. The latest financing round featured some familiar names as well as some leading investments from Airbus, Barclays, and Saudi Arabia’s “living laboratory,” NEOM. ZeroAvia…
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See & drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting Sep 23 nationwide

September 21, 2023
Drive Electric Week kicks off this Saturday with over 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 23 through October 1, in the US & Canada… and one in Mexico City. Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America, the Electric Auto Association, EVHybridNoire, Drive Electric USA, and the…
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