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ONR, USMC successfully demonstrate alternative energy systems at forward operating bases in Afghanistan

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To cut down on convoys trucking fuel to forward operating bases, as well as to implement the Department of the Navy’s vision for energy efficiency, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and elements within the US Marine Corps (USMC) have successfully demonstrated their goal to reduce petroleum and energy usage in remote locations in Afghanistan.

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LiquidPiston receives $8.2M award to integrate XTS-210 heavy-fueled rotary engine into compact 10 kW genset for US Army

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LiquidPiston, a developer of efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, has been awarded an $8.3-million The XTS supercharger adds up to 1 bar boost while operating on a 2-stroke cycle, producing 6 combustion events per revolution of the rotor, to deliver smooth power from a minuscule package.

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This Lockheed Martin Researcher’s Work on UAVs Saves Lives

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Marine Corps used the autonomous K-Max helicopters for resupply missions in Afghanistan. Indago flies above structures engulfed in flames and maps out the hot zones, on which K-Max then drops flame retardant or water. With no traffic cops or traffic lights, there often was chaos at major intersections.

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My Cycling trip from Agra to Bikaner

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The outer one was filled with water, the inner between the two walls supposedly had wild animals roaming around. The problem - lack of water. Rain water harvesting was tried out. An artificial lake, Moti jheel, was also made for storing water. We also caught sight of quite a few paan kauwas (water crow) or cormorants.

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