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Cummins Westport introducing new ISB6.7 G mid-range natural gas engine

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At the opening reception at ACT Expo in Dallas, TX, Cummins Westport Inc. The SEGR technology was introduced with the ISL G in 2007, and was developed to meet 2010 EPA emission requirements. will unveil the ISB6.7 Earlier post.) The new ISB6.7 G is currently in field trials with full production expected to commence in mid-2016.

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US Public Transit Ridership in 2008 At Highest Level in 52 years; 10.7B Trips

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increase over the number of trips taken in 2007 on public transportation, while at the same time, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) declined by 3.6% The light rail system that started in November 2007 in Charlotte, NC showed the highest percentage of increase with an annual 862% increase. Americans took 10.7 This represents a 4.0%

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BAF Technologies Begins Converting 600 ATT Vehicles To CNG in 2009

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Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. In addition, AT&T piloted four Ford Escape hybrids, which were deployed in late 2007 in California. Earlier post.).

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Exxon/Mobil Guilty of Climate Change Coverup. Now Ordered Out of Torrance 3 Years Sooner.

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These include the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) in Dallas, Texas, which received $75,000 (£45,500), and the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC, which received $50,000. Company records show that ExxonMobil handed over hundreds of thousands of pounds to such lobby groups in 2008.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Introduced in 2007, Epoch is the cell control logic enabling integration of electronics, firmware and software. Two global fulfillment centers—one in Rotterdam and one in Dallas—can ship product to customers within 72 hours. Epoch technology is Valence’s energy management platform. The second is the module/pack manufacturing plant.

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EPA Study Finds Residential Construction Trends in US Metropolitan Regions Showing Substantial Shift, But Falling Short of Reshaping Sprawl

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Data from 2007 show the trend continuing in the wake of the real estate market downturn. In 7 regions, urban infill development accounts for between 25-50% of new construction: San Francisco; Miami; San Diego; Dallas; Chicago; Portland, Oregon; and Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2006 and 2007, there was a sharp decline.

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AMD’s Lisa Su Breaks Through the Silicon Ceiling

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Her first job was with Texas Instruments , in Dallas, where she was a member of the technical staff at the company's semiconductor process and device center. In 2007 she took over as chief technology officer and oversaw the company's research and development efforts. She joined in 1994, but after a year, she left for IBM , in New York.

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