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Taiwan’s Voters Reject Nuclear Power Expansion, But It Really Isn’t Needed To Clean Up The Air

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Some Context Air pollution has long been a major issue in Taiwan. When I was there in 2004, it was generally a good idea to avoid putting your hands on things and avoid leaning on walls outdoors if wearing white. Failure to do that could mean you’d get black soot on your face or dark […].

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Ford expanding global electrified vehicle battery R&D

Green Car Congress

Ford began selling hybrid vehicles in the US in the fourth quarter of 2004 with the introduction of the Escape Hybrid. Taiwan and Korea, where the company offers the Mondeo Hybrid. Ford electrified vehicle sales in the US. The company recently expanded its offerings in growing markets, including.

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

Cars That Think

He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1973 from National Taiwan University in New Taipei. The next year he chaired the 2004 European Magnetic Sensors and Actuators Conference. Luh enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and attending UConn Huskies basketball games. for 37 years.

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