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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

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Who Really Invented the Thumb Drive?

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7 billion In 2021, global sales of thumb drives from all manufacturers surpassed $7 billion, a number that is expected to rise to more than $10 billion by 2028. This was granted to Amir Ban, Dov Moran, and Oron Ogdan in November 2000. As soon as he had his license, NEC’s semiconductors division hired him as a sales executive.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. The mechanics of the sale. Earlier post.) viability plan submission.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. 40 CFR § 80.27

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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Which is one reason why electric vehicles are still—despite billions of dollars in subsidies—less than 2 percent of new vehicle sales. Bush administration denied California’s waiver in 2008 and California challenged that decision, but the case was never decided. Those costs are passed on to consumers. —Andrew Wheeler.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The first auction for allowances was held on September 25, 2008. Since September 2008, RGGI has raised $583 million for the states in these quarterly auctions of permits with between 65 and 70 percent of cap-and-trade proceeds going back into the clean energy economy. nationals and legal residents. Another six U.S.

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