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IEEE Society Restores Electricity To a Nepali School

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The effect that access to reliable electricity has had on the village is amazing,” says Morgan Kiani , an engineering professor at Texas Christian University , in Fort Worth. The earthquake severely damaged Melamchi’s power lines. Access to reliable power has empowered not only the children but also the other villagers.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. Parasitic power reductions addressed cylinder kit friction and cooling pump power. Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge.

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Learning to Surf, 200 Miles From the Nearest Ocean

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From turf to surf My surf experience began on land with the hourlong Beginner Surf Academy class (from $49, but must be booked with a Beginner Wave Session). I chose Waco because of its relatively warm climate, convenient location about two hours from the Dallas Fort Worth and Austin airports, and affordable prices.

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation

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What’s more, the company is developing a facility in Fort Worth, Texas where it plans to manufacture alloys and magnets from Mountain Pass materials. Rare earth magnets are the most efficient, and they have the highest power density of any kind of magnet. We broke ground at the Fort Worth site in April of 2022.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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It is noted that rail is among the cleanest and most energy efficient passenger transportation modes and a network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance its advantages. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock).

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation – Charged EVs

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What’s more, the company is developing a facility in Fort Worth, Texas where it plans to manufacture alloys and magnets from Mountain Pass materials. Rare earth magnets are the most efficient, and they have the highest power density of any kind of magnet. We broke ground at the Fort Worth site in April of 2022.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. One would create new corridors for world-class high-speed rail; the other would involve making train service along existing rail lines incrementally faster.

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