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French-British underwater drone proves de-mining ability, says Thales

STUTTGART, Germany — Recent sea trials of a remotely operated underwater vehicle proved it is capable of neutralizing naval mines, a new milestone for the Franco-British Maritime Mine Countermeasures program, French firm Thales announced Wednesday. The program’s prime contractor and lead system integrator successfully demonstrated this final component of its system for the MMCM program, dubbed…
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $100 million to repair and replace existing EV chargers

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $100 million in federal funding to repair and replace any and all existing but nonoperational EV chargers in the US. The new accelerator program is accepting applications now and aims to expedite EV adoption while creating thousands more new jobs in the industry. EV adoption and sustainability have remained a staple in President…
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Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT spotted with a sleek and sporty design to rival Tesla Plaid

The Tesla Model S Plaid’s newest rival was spotted at the Nürburgring ahead of its imminent debut. In the latest spy images, Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT looks up to the test with a sporty aerodynamic design. Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT set to take record from Tesla? The new model is expected to be the most powerful of Porsche’s Taycan offerings. The current range-topper is the 750 hp…
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Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports

The European Union launched an investigation over Chinese EV subsidies as the global markets are “now flooded with cheaper electric cars.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed the probe Wednesday, claiming Chinese EV makers benefit from state subsidies. The EU probe could lead to potential tariffs, which would likely have significant impacts on the market and Chinese…
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