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SW/TCH Maritime funds the construction of hydrogen fuel cell e-ferry

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SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH), an impact investment platform building the first fleet of zero-emissions maritime vessels in the US, announced its investment to construct and own the ‘Water Go Round’ e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine ( GGZEM ), a provider of turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power systems for ships.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia.

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Tesla Model Y Taxi Fleet: Revel CEO calls out ‘entrenched interests’ for blocking all-electric taxis

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Revel CEO Frank Reig called out “shortsighted bureaucracy and entrenched interests” for blocking the Tesla Model Y New York City taxi fleet that the company planned to launch. “Building a business is hard. ” Building a business is hard. Credit: Revel.

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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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A challenge for New York City's efforts to reduce the negative impacts of street-level flooding and noise pollution has been how to measure these issues effectively. Ultimately, the data and knowledge gained through FloodNet can be used by local residents, researchers, and city agencies to address flood risks.

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New study finds gasoline stations vent up to 10x more benzene fumes than previously thought

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In urban areas like New York City, some gas stations are located directly adjacent to apartment buildings. The research is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (ES009089). Similar laws exist in many, but not all states and localities. 2018.09.303.

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Cruising San Francisco, With No One Behind the Wheel

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And in almost all service areas, there is a waiting list to be granted access. Anjelica Price-Rocha, a public relations manager for Waymo, was not able to provide specific estimates for waiting list times in various cities, but she did say that the wait is shorter in San Francisco than in Los Angeles. “For Price-Rocha said.

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Why Are We Still Doing What Simon Says?

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Cope suggested building the game around the Texas Instruments TMS1000 microprocessor. Baer, Morrison, and Cope were granted a U.S. After a few more tweaks—including making the plastic case round and adding three levels of difficulty— Simon was launched in May 1978 at Studio 54 in New York City. Taft, Jr. ,

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