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SpaceX in talks with Apple about Starlink connectivity for the iPhone

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Elon Musk shared that Apple and SpaceX have had a few conversations about Starlink connectivity for iPhones. We’ve had some promising conversations with Apple about Starlink connectivity. Apple might want to bring Starlink services to its users, as hinted by a new feature on the recently announced iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. .

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DOE awards up to $40M for open-water, grid-connected wave energy testing facility

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The planned facility, to be completed by early 2020, includes four grid-connected berths where researchers can test full-scale wave energy conversion device concepts. The new test facility, called the Pacific Marine Energy Center South Energy Test Site, will be constructed with a combination of federal and non-federal funds.

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General Dynamics NASSCO launches first LNG-powered containership

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Upon delivery in late-2015, the Jones Act-qualified ships will operate between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Each of the five 50,000 deadweight ton product carriers to be constructed by NASSCO will be LNG-conversion ready and will carry 330,000 barrels of cargo.

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General Dynamics NASSCO delivers 1st LNG-powered containership; christens first ECO tanker

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The Jones Act-qualified ships will operate between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. LNG-conversion-ready ECO tanker. This included collaboration during the design approval, construction and commissioning the ship to operate safely and effectively on natural gas.

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What are the investment opportunities in the Alternative Fuel Corridor Program?

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Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. High conversion efficiency and stable output current. FHWA announced approximately 250 new designations nationwide based on nominations by state and local officials. Impacts and Benefits to Existing Fuel Retailers.

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InDEED, a success

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Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. The Tucson Electric Vehicle Association in Arizona showcased conversions and self-built vehicles. DEED road rally in Juneau, Alaska.

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NSF Awards $40M in 20 Grants for Research on Natural Systems, Including 8 Projects for Obtaining Hydrocarbons from Plants and Microorganisms

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The project “Maximizing Conversion of Biomass Carbon to Liquid Fuel” (0938033) will be led by Rakesh Agrawal, with colleagues Mahdi Abu-Omar, Nicholas C. Fundamental discoveries from this project will uncover links between the physical and chemical structure of biomass to the conversion process. Quick conversion of biomass.

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