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EcoCooling introducing method using ionized, cooled air to replace metalworking fluids

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EcoCooling uses only ionized and cooled air and has none of the environmental hazards and costs related to oil-based fluids. Workshops have wanted to get rid of fluids and many have tried to find a solution to the problem, but with poor results. However, for that purpose we need more funding than we can raise on our own.

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BMW to Open Nearly Emission-Free Inorganic Sand Core Foundry in 2010

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This production method will allow the light-alloy foundry to reduce its emissions of combustion residues by 98% The plant will completely decommission its current waste air treatment systems by 2010. Specifically, the productivity increase works out at around 10%; tool maintenance costs will be reduced by half.

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DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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As FCEVs become increasingly commercially available, the Energy Department is focused on reducing the costs and increasing technical advancements of critical hydrogen infrastructure including production, delivery, and storage. Design, Deployment, and Validation of Advanced, Low-cost Mobile Hydrogen Refuelers. Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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Manufacturing Infrastructure Software Development Training and Skill Development Retrofitting Fleet operation Dealership and Franchise Maintenance and Repair. The training includes hardware setup development, software development, electric vehicle design, calculation, maintenance, charging station installation, etc. EV Workshop.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies that reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG).

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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These misconceptions typically center around cost, performance, practicality and the true environmental benefits of EVs. This means pricier EV models can still become more cost-effective than their cheaper gas counterparts within a few years (see graphic above). So, what are the main drivers behind these savings?

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