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CMU demo’ing Autonomous SRX in Washington this week

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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) this week will demonstrate the CMU advanced Autonomous Cadillac SRX in Washington, DC. In the case of the Washington, DC, demonstration, an engineer will be on hand to take the wheel if required.). 2014) Click to enlarge. Resources. Cho, Young-Woo Seo, B.V.K

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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California for years 2001–2003, 2007–2009 and 2013–2015. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California,” Atmospheric Environment , Volume 181, Pages 70-81 doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.03.019.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Masdar is a multi-billion dollar project to create a mile-square city in a desert environment where “ nothing grows ” today. Washington, D.C.: by Bill Cooke. Earlier post.)].

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US Navy Installing Combustion Trim Loop Systems on Wasp-Class Amphibious Ships; Projected 2.1% Fuel Savings

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The trim loop system also protects the environment and increases crew safety by automatically preventing black or white smoke conditions. The Navy installed a pilot system on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in 2009 for testing in which the projections of reduced fuel consumption were confirmed.

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National Science Board Recommends Comprehensive, Coordinated Federal Strategy to Transform US Energy Economy

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Inform the public about how consumer behaviors affect energy usage and the environment. The NSB developed this draft report through the work of its Task Force on Sustainable Energy, created in October 2007. In 2008, the Task Force held three public roundtable discussions in Washington, D.C.; Golden, Colo.; and Berkeley, Calif.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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More than 80,000 people in New York, Washington, DC, and Greater Los Angeles, volunteered to drive the vehicles as part of Project Driveway, which began in November 2007. Drivers refill at hydrogen stations in New York, Washington, and Southern California. The Fuel Cell Equinox carries about 4.2

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The 15 th Congress, also known as the 15 th Conference of Parties, or COP 15, was initially intended to be a largely procedural summit, with many major negotiating points settled and most environmental ministers prepared to sign a binding emissions treaty that contained specific emissions targets as well as commitments to financing structures.

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