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Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

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The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. Allison Transmission also announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series and 2000 Series. Max package.

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Researcher urges more effort on assessment of land and water impacts of oil sands production; reference point for other unconventional fuels

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Bitumen production from the Canadian oil sands provides a point of reference that could be used to observe and better manage the land and water impacts of a rapid transition to unconventional fuels, suggests Dr. Sarah Jordaan of the Energy Technology Innovation Policy Research Group, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University.

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SpaceX wins Skynet launch contract

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Instead of a self-aware, apocalyptic AI, though, “Skynet” refers to the United Kingdom’s planned Skynet 6A spacecraft – part of a family of military communications satellites that far predate their science fiction namesake. SpaceX has won a contract to launch Skynet on a Falcon 9 rocket in 2025.

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USGS finds US aquifers being drawn down at accelerating rate

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Groundwater Depletion in the United States (1900-2008) comprehensively evaluates long-term cumulative depletion volumes in 40 separate aquifers (distinct underground water storage areas) in the United States, bringing together reliable information from previous references and from new analyses. For comparison, 9.2

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Studies highlight effects of different gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions

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Isooctane was selected as the base fuel since it is one of the main components of the primary reference fuel (PRF) consisting of isooctane and n-heptane. Pure isooctane was referred to as O100. The GDI study was conducted on a 4-cylinder, 4-valve, 4- stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged, direct-injection spark-ignition engine.

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Team characterizes different spray behaviors of first- and second-generation biofuels in a diesel engine

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They selected two engine operating conditions under the NEDC: 1500 rpm at 2 bar of brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) and 2000 rpm at 5 bar BMEP. The reference fuel was commercial diesel. First generation biodiesels, pure and blends, show longer penetration with respect to the reference fuel at both the engine speed analysed.

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Avantium raises €103M in IPO; commercializing YXY

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Based in Amsterdam, Avantium , which spun off from Shell in 2000, is a pioneer company specialized in renewable and sustainable chemicals which develops efficient processes and sustainable products made from biobased materials. Sofinnova Capital VI remains the main shareholder after the IPO. Earlier post.).