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SABIC introduces novel thermoplastic roof fairing concept for 3% improvement in heavy-duty truck fuel economy

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New fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks beyond model year 2018 are expected to arrive by March 2016. A 3D-printed version of SABIC’s aerodynamically-optimized roof fairing is on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky from 26-28 March.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. The partnership will also work to enhance workplace charging efforts at public power utilities, study the impacts of EVs in public power communities, and share insights regarding infrastructure installation and EV interaction with the modern grid. Florida Power and Light Company.

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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., My company, Amp Robotics , based in Louisville, Colo., To date, the technology has been installed in hundreds of sorting facilities around the world. My company first began using AI in 2016 to extract empty cartons from other recyclables. AMP Robotics.

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