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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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Crucially, production costs will be reduced to meet the demand of the Chinese market. This will contribute to cleaner air quality in the major urban areas of China. The current 2.1V, 10Ah long-life cell features a gravimetric specific energy of 152 Wh/kg, and volumetric energy of 141 Wh/L, with a cycle life of 1,400 cycles.

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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While current state and federal measures are on target to reduce toxic diesel locomotive emissions 65% or more by 2020, additional measures recommended by ARB staff would ultimately provide up to 85% or greater emissions reductions within the rail yards over the same period, resulting in cleaner air for nearby residential neighborhoods as well.

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FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $125 million in five separate contracts to Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce-North America to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. Earlier post.). General Electric.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels. California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Transportation, Land Use, and Housing.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? You dont have to plug it in.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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IBM's large commercial customers faced the implications of this emerging technology: Who would maintain the equipment and its software? It could run various software packages and a nice collection of commercial and consumer tools, including the accessible BASIC programming language. Tom Munnecke/Getty Images. In 1995, IBM CEO Louis V.

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12 Days of Giveaways

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Established in 2004, Forw4rd is located in Cleethorpes. Chief floral designer, floor sweeper and bucket cleaner, Abigail manages every aspect, stocking her designs in local businesses, as well as attending local markets and providing floral subscription services also. Facebook: Sugar so Sweet. Instagram: @_sugarsosweet.

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