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Satellite study shows drought-stricken Colorado River Basin states depleting their groundwater

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A new satellite study finds more than 75% of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources. The extent of groundwater loss may pose a greater threat to the water supply of the western United States than previously thought. Credit: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Castle, Brian F.

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Study Concludes Colorado River Reservoirs Could Bottom Out from Warming, Water Management Business-as-Usual

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Colorado River Basin including major dams. Inset (a) shows water demand and losses and supply. All reservoirs along the Colorado River might dry up by mid-century as the West warms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Source: AGU. Click to enlarge. Rajagopalan et al.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. The new engine comes with an improved oil distribution channel to enhance lubricant supply in the cylinder head. liter variants. The new Duramax 2.8-liter less fuel. Cylinder block. The new Duramax 2.8L

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a new report, State-Level Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2000-2010. For example, some states are located near abundant hydroelectric supplies, while others contain abundant coal resources. From 2000 to 2010, CO 2 emissions fell in 32 states and rose in 18 states.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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UPS’ investment in a large scale alternative energy fleet has enabled the company to avoid more than 34 million gallons of conventional fuels since 2000. UPS will be operating almost 1,600 heavy duty trucks equipped with CNG or LNG fuel systems supplied by Agility. New Stanton, Pa.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Port Allen, La.; Richmond, Va.,

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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This includes hot testing in Death Valley, cold testing in Yellowknife, Canada, steep grade hill climbs in San Francisco and high altitude trips in Colorado. A new technique has been employed in the front face design to emphasize the left and right grilles that draw in air for the oxygen supply and for FC system cooling.

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10-Year FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program Shows Technology is Feasible, But Infrastructure Costs and Availability of Technologies Are Intimidating

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Similarly, certain design concepts allow for the same magnets on board the vehicle which supply levitation to be used concurrently for guidance. Maglev 2000 of Florida Corporation to establish the feasibility of a superconducting electrodynamics suspension (repulsive force) technology.

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