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University of Louisville researchers working on new HER catalysts for water-splitting; $1M from NSF, DOE

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Researchers at the University of Louisville are developing new catalyst materials for the hydrogen evolution reaction in water splitting, where the bond between hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen is released. Speed School of Engineering. generate hydrogen fuels that significantly lowers energy use.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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liter EcoBoost engine targeting 180hp with front-wheel or available all-wheel drive, as well as an available hybrid option with front-wheel drive. liter EcoBoost engine targeting 250hp and standard all-wheel drive and an available hybrid option. liter EcoBoost engine with front-wheel or available all-wheel drive.

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Ford hits 5-million mark with EcoBoost engines

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Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. liter turbocharged engine represents the 5-millionth Ford EcoBoost engine produced. That year, 14,439 EcoBoost engines were manufactured. liter V6 engines. liter; and 2.3-liter

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Westport and GM in 2nd agreement for advanced engineering development of natural gas LDVs

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Westport and GM are now developing two different combustion, controls and emissions approaches to natural gas engines. Westport technology offers advanced LNG fueling systems with direct injection natural gas engine technology for heavy-duty vehicles such as highway trucks and off-road applications such as mining and rail.

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UAW Launches Surprise Strike Against Ford Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford’s Kentucky Truck Assembly, located in Louisville, is responsible for Ford Super Duty pickups, the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator. Todd Dunn, the president of the relevant UAW Local 862, told the Louisville Courier-Journal that Ford stands to lose $30 million per day in profits if the truck plant remains closed.

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Engineering Lunar Network 2.0

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By day, Baysinger, who had an interest in radio astronomy, was the station engineer at WHAS AM in Louisville. One of the more poignant stories of Apollo’s communications involved a radio amateur in Kentucky: Larry Baysinger, W4EJA.

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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. The study exposed laboratory rats 80 hours a week, for up to 30 months, to emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine meeting 2007 US EPA standards using new filters and other control technology.

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