August 2023

DoD to award $37.5 million to Graphite One for graphite mining and processing in Alaska

Using funds appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy will award US mining company Graphite One $37.5 million to support development of a graphite supply chain solution based at the company’s Graphite Creek deposit on the Seward Peninsula about 37 miles north of Nome.

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Nidec and Embraer to jointly develop an electric propulsion system for the aerospace industry

Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have established a joint venture (JV) company, Nidec Aerospace, to develop electric propulsion systems for the aerospace sector. Nidec will own a 51% share of the JV and Embraer will own the remaining 49%. The newly-established company will develop and manufacture the electric propulsion system

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TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on public EV charging hub for fleets near LAX

TeraWatt Infrastructure recently hosted a groundbreaking event for a new charging site for light-duty EV fleets in Inglewood, California. The site will feature 26 DC fast chargers, along with amenities for drivers. It’s slated to be operational in early 2024. The charging hub benefited from a $1.9-million California Energy Commission grant in support of ride-hail

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Ford CEO: Why legacy automakers struggle with OTA updates

Tesla pioneered over-the-air (OTA) software updates as a convenient way to add new features and fix issues. Legacy automakers have been slow to catch up—and there’s a reason for that, says Ford CEO Jim Farley. To save costs, Ford farmed out development of vehicle control modules, which govern the operation of everything from engines to

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