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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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In 2016, UPS used more than 61 million gallons of natural gas in its ground fleet, which included 4.6 Louisville, Ky.; In 2016, UPS invested $100 million in CNG fueling stations and vehicles. million gallons of renewable natural gas. The six new CNG stations will be built in Ontario, Calif.; Orlando, Fla.; Salina, Kan.;

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PM2.5 pollution linked to blood vessel damage in healthy young non-smoking adults

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These findings suggest that living in a polluted environment could promote the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke more pervasively and at an earlier stage than previously thought. co-author, University of Louisville. —Pope et al. —Aruni Bhatnagar, Ph.D., Resources. 116.309279.

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DOE Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute awards ~$10M to 10 projects

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Launched in 2016, CESMII focuses on bringing innovative smart manufacturing solutions to the marketplace to increase energy productivity, economic performance, and workforce capacity. University of Louisville. manufacturing competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation.

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AI-Guided Robots Are Ready to Sort Your Recyclables

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My company, Amp Robotics , based in Louisville, Colo., Expanding its use will prevent waste and help the environment by keeping recyclables out of landfills and making them easier to reprocess and reuse. My company first began using AI in 2016 to extract empty cartons from other recyclables. AMP Robotics. AMP Robotics.

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