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Virginia Tech hosting debut student competition to design 3-D printed aircraft, ground vehicles

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Separately, Maryland-based engineering firm Robotic Research LLC is donating vehicle electronic kits and the nonprofit energy investment Stiefel Family Foundation is providing cash awards. according to challenge organizers. Additive manufacturing is a potential game-changing manufacturing technology for our military platforms.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.) If you want one now, know that youll spend far more than theyll cost when mass-produced.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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A key goal for development of the Prius Plug-in was to deliver the optimal balance of performance, range, economy, packaging and affordable price. In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator. Packaging and weight optimization. The Prius Plug-in reduced vehicle weight in other areas as well.

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