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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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the Environment. compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder tracking system and Renewable. Greater Portland. availability of transportation fuels across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project is a statewide. petroleum reduction strategies.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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To measure freight efficiency, DTNA ran vehicle testing on highway routes in Oregon and Texas; one city route in Portland, Ore.; The controller continuously monitors the engine’s operating conditions as well as the external environment, and uses an on-board computer to determine the most efficient course of action during real-world operation.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Portland and San Francisco Battle For Electric Car Domination Chicago Gets First Solar Powered EV Charging Station World’s Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars A Few Pictures of Upcoming Electric Cars: Source [ PhysOrg.com ] Image Credit: Clayton B. Update: The plug depicted above is not the agreed upon standard. Sorry for any confusion. About Gas 2.0

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Sign Up for the Green Options Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Subscribe via email Resources Write for Gas 2.0 About Gas 2.0 on It’s On! is a Green Options Media Production.

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