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Allison Transmission Prepares to Manufacture New Hybrid Commercial-Duty Truck Drive Systems in Indianapolis

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Allison was being awarded a $62.8 The DOE grant, which was awarded under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has enabled Allison Transmission to accelerate its plans to bring commercial-duty truck hybrid products to market in 2013. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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Despite often being framed as though there’s some colossal demographic consensus, plenty of awards are effectively decided by a small number of handpicked judges that are supposed to represent the larger group. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Despite often being framed as though there’s some colossal demographic consensus, plenty of awards are effectively decided by a small number of handpicked judges that are supposed to represent the larger group. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.

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EcoMotors Names Donald Runkle CEO; Power Density as the Holy Grail

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As Delphi’s Executive Vice President from 2000 to 2003, Runkle was responsible for the $14 billion Dynamics and Propulsion Systems Sector, where he acquired significant new business and led more than $4 billion of worldwide M&A venture transactions. Tags: Brief. Don Runkle.

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Air Force Office of Scientific Research Awards $3M for Research into Graphene Additives for Novel Aviation and Diesel Fuels

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The US Air Force Office of Scientific Research ( AFOSR ) has awarded an interdisciplinary team of scientists led by Princeton engineers a two-year, $3-million grant to develop nanoscale graphene additives for novel fuels to help supersonic jets fly faster and diesel engines cleaner and more efficient.

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Allison Transmission receives $62 million DOE grant

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Commercial hybrid systems manufacturer, Allison Transmission has been notified that it will be awarded a $62.8 Department of Energy (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Grant to continue its efforts to design, develop and manufacture a cost-competitive commercial hybrid truck drive system. million U.S.

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Plug In America Awards Grants to Support Formula Hybrid Competition

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Plug In America , the non-profit plug-in vehicle advocacy organization, has awarded grants of $15,000 each to student teams at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Irvine and UC San Diego to design, build and race plug-in hybrid cars in the 2009 Formula Hybrid International Competition. Tags: Brief.

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