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EPA nudges up volume of renewable fuel in final requirements for 2014-2016 under RFS

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Chip Bowling, president of the National Corn Growers Association, said that while his group was pleased to see the upward revision, “ the fact remains that any reduction in the statutory amount will have a negative impact on our economy, our energy security, and the environment. ”.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Its engine does not emit any harmful byproducts like smoke or other emissions that pollute the environment as it runs on clean energy. Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in. Pretty futuristic, huh!

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How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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As an attorney, I represented a microwave-industry group in the ensuing legal dispute.). The 6-GHz band, the lowest-frequency microwave band available today, is the only one capable of 100-kilometer hops, making it indispensable. Usually, though, opposing parties’ technical analyses give different results. microwave antennas.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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The radar sensor is the basis for the Proximity Control Assist and Emergency Braking Assist already available today. The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. guard rails or vegetation).

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