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New self-propelled robotic device pinpoints leaks in pipes more accurately than existing methods

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Researchers at MIT and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia have devised a robotic system that can detect leaks in gas, oil and water pipelines at a rapid pace and with high accuracy by sensing a large pressure change at leak locations.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

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With the federal tax credit and estimated gas savings in place, the upgraded Model 3 Performance becomes more affordable than the mid-tier Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD variant. With the federal tax credit and estimated gas savings, the new Model 3 Performance is listed with a price of $40,490.

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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The second-generation Volt is 220 pounds lighter than the first-generation and delivers 19% stronger 0-30 mph electric acceleration while providing 39% greater pure EV range. Based on Chevrolet data, Chevrolet expects the average 2017 Volt driver who fully charges the car regularly to travel more than 1,000 miles between gas fill ups.

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Worldwatch Institute study expects number of countries running high-speed rail nearly to double by 2014

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A 2006 study, High Speed Rail and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the US , released by the Center for Neighborhood Technologies, found that HSR lines in Europe and Japan released 30-70 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger-kilometer, versus 150 grams for automobiles and 170 grams for airplanes. —Worldwatch Senior Researcher Michael Renner.

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New line of electric scooter to feature KLD Energy motor system

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KLD’s complete solution offers vehicle manufacturers a high-performance electric motor able to attain speeds and levels of responsiveness comparable to today’s gas-powered vehicles. Utilizing KLD’s motor system, Eclimo’s scooters can exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) and have a range of more than 100 kilometers (62 miles).

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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To achieve societal goals of significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, more and more consumers will need to drive zero-emissions vehicles. In addition, affordable electric vehicle technology is best suited to smaller urban vehicles, not larger family and utility vehicles that many families require to meet all of their needs.

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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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Motiv’s electric step vans have a range of up to 90 miles with a top speed of 60 mph; battery packs are available in 106 kWh or 127 kWh configurations. The cap-and-trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.

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