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Eaton to develop affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles; liquid piston technology

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and Milwaukee and the Advanced Hydraulics group in Eden Prairie, Minn. Teams will draw on Eaton’s expertise in hydraulic component and systems design and experience gained through development and installation of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public and residential spaces across the country.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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The system can be factory- or dealer-installed, and once installed, automatically engages every time the vehicle is used. Ford offers customers for Crew Chief powered by Telogis a range of exclusive benefits, including alerts and reports for safety belt status, oil life remaining, water-in-diesel, tire pressure and air bag status.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

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It’d be hard, though, to top the focaccia baked with ricotta, taleggio and truffle oil, a dish so luxurious it feels like a quesadilla for owners of superyachts. The tables are spaced such that you dine on a private island, only vaguely aware of your neighbors and occasionally visited by installments from Mr. Duffy’s menu.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The largest PV installation in Georgia. Install photovoltaic capacity to generate “green” hydrogen: Install multiple PV modules at its Central Maintenance Facility in Hayward. An additional manual charging station would be installed at Operations Base. Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut: $7,000,000.

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