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Obama Administration Opens Up Oil and Gas Development and Exploration in Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Arctic

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The Obama Administration will expand oil and gas development and exploration on the US Outer Continental Shelf, while protecting fisheries, tourism, and places off US coasts that it says are not appropriate for development. And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term.

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Transocean to pay record $1.4 billion in civil and criminal fines and penalties for role in Deepwater Horizon disaster

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and Triton Asset Leasing GMBH have agreed to pay an additional $1 billion to resolve federal Clean Water Act civil penalty claims for the massive, three-month-long oil spill at the Macondo Well and the Transocean drilling rig Deepwater Horizon. Transocean Deepwater Inc. In agreeing to plead guilty, Transocean Deepwater Inc.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. 1, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a variable displacement oil pump.

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Rice University Study and Policy Paper Find US Biofuels Policies Flawed, Recommend Fundamental Overhaul

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Limitations in the economies of scale in ethanol production pose a significant barrier to overcoming the logistical issues that block the widespread distribution of ethanol around the United States. The EPA can encourage these agencies to follow the lead of states like Minnesota, which is already releasing guidelines for E-85 remediation.

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Cummins introduces next-gen X-series Euro 6 engines; up to 605 hp

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The X Series engines intended for Euro 6 applications share a similar platform with the X15 and X12 recently launched for the North American Class 8 truck market that meet the US EPA 2017 greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards.

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Next-gen Chevy Volt EREV is more efficient, with 50-mile electric range

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GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined GM-estimated fuel efficiency of 41 mpg (EPA estimate pending). The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. Stronger body structure and quieter ride.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. No more Big OIL - think of the extra money stimulating the economy!

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