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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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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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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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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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This week in Washington, the company held a series of media drives (“TDI Efficiency Rally”) for the Q5, A6 and A7 diesel models to highlight their efficiency and performance, and also offered up its—as well as several other experts’—perspectives on the potential for diesel in the US market. V6 TDI diesel engine. Earlier post.)

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Exxon/Mobil Guilty of Climate Change Coverup. Now Ordered Out of Torrance 3 Years Sooner.

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These include the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) in Dallas, Texas, which received $75,000 (£45,500), and the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC, which received $50,000. Tags: carbon producers climate change environment fossil fuels greenwashing renewable energy solar power Exxon/Mobil Mayor Frank Scotto Torrance.

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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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