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The First U.S. Human-Operated Submersible Changed the Course of Oceanography

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Navy purchased Trieste in 1958 to conduct research. But Trieste proved “too large and cumbersome for routine operations throughout the oceans,” according to a 2014 Eos article. General Mills , in Minneapolis, secured the contract with a bid of US $498,500, according to the Eos article.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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The city has provided incentives for the purchase of both EVs and charging ports, the installation of heat-pump water heaters , and the installation of solar and battery-storage systems. In the next article in the series, we will look at the complexities of creating an EV charging infrastructure.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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This article was first published as “The longest survivor loses its grip.” In 1991, Lucky-Goldstar, now known as LG, purchased 5 percent of the company. In 1995, LG purchased a majority share. Active contenders for the purchase reportedly include the four major Korean companies— Samsung Electronics Co., Daewoo Corp.,