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IEEE Foundation President Boosts Support for Future Engineers

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Marko Delimar has been a proponent of empowering the next generation of engineers, scientists, and technologists since he was an undergraduate engineering student at the University of Zagreb , in Croatia. Delimar continued to volunteer, serving as chair of student activities for the IEEE Croatia Section until 2001.

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William Ratcliff, Former IEEE Region 3 Director, Dies at 80

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Ratcliff began his career in 1965 as an electrical engineer at Public Service Indiana , an electric utility based in Indianapolis. There he helped design bulk power systems and developed engineering software. where he was an engineering manager until 1994. He earned a masters degree in engineering in 1983 and a Ph.D.

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Why Pilots Will Matter in the Age of Autonomous Planes

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In August 2001, an anonymous guest posted on the forum at Airliners.net, a popular aviation website. Instead of airliners, these companies are starting with small aircraft: electric air taxis and single-engine planes that typically seat fewer than a dozen people. How Long Will Pilots Be Needed?”

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY 2001 and newer medium-duty passenger vehicles (SUVs). Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion. We believe the study is significantly flawed. Earlier post.)

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. Earlier post.).

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U-Mich, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Li-ion battery projects win funding

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Bartlett, U-M Department of Chemistry, and Kaixue Wang, SJTU School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering will examine the potential of a variety of materials for use as electrodes with nano-sized pores to improve the performance of advanced batteries. Nanostructured Multi-functional Li-Batteries.

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