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NSF Awards RAPID Response Grant to Modular Genetics and University Collaborators to Develop Bio-Dispersants for Oil Spill Clean-Up

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and scientists and engineers at Columbia University, Iowa State University (ISU) and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center to support work on production and testing of bio-dispersants that can replace the chemical dispersants currently used for oil spill management. In the paper, BIO cites Dr. P.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. Iowa State University. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. Project partners are MidAmerican Energy and Proterra.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Obama continues push for green revolution

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The President spoke in Iowa at a wind energy factory about the bloated US energy consumption which was inflicting an unacceptable loss on the economy and the climate. However, the quest for alternative fuels will have plenty of bumps yet, he said.

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