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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. below their 2006 levels.

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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The X PRIZE Foundation (XPF) is expanding its vision to address worldwide challenges in the areas of Energy & Environment; Exploration of the Oceans and Space; Life Sciences; and Education & Global Development with $100 million in prizes over the next 10 years. Energy & Environment. Exploration (Oceans and Space).

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EngineLab Developing New Approach to Engine Control

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First, the microprocessor is sourced several years prior to production to support the vehicle development process. If you are driving a 2008 Acme Motors A1, it may have launched in 2006 and the microprocessor may have been sourced in 2003. There are a couple of reasons why today’s ECUs have microprocessors that are out of date.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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I believe that IEEE should be open to all technologists and that we should create a safe environment that supports our members to be their best selves. Rahman was also the 2006 chair of IEEE Publication Services and Products Board and a member of the. These councils have empowered local leaders to initiate local programs.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

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From there she went on to author and spearhead AB 32 our Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Click on this photo to see Stefano Paris' video production of the event. The man is brilliant and his company makes advanced technology products you can drive today. If you can afford them.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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GM also gave a tour of the pre-production area where we could see production-intent Chevy Volts being assembled. The people I talked about realized you only get one second chance, were very thankful for the government support and were enthusiastic about the products they had coming out over the next 24 months. Click to enlarge.

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This Robot Could Be the Key to Helping People With Disabilities

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“I imagined using it as a way to once again manipulate my physical environment after years of just lying in bed.” executive,” Evans wrote on his blog in 2006. “I The robot would leverage years of advances in hardware and computing power to do many of the things that the PR2 could do, but in a way that was simple, safe, and affordable.

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