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Another SpaceX Falcon 9 joins the 16 Launch Club

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ET (03:50 UTC) on July 15th, another Falcon 9 joined the 16 launch club. miles away. The post Another SpaceX Falcon 9 joins the 16 Launch Club appeared first on TESLARATI. Launching at 11:50 p.m. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Starlink 5-15 mission seen from 28.5

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Cyclone Power Technologies to Build Engine For Steam Car Land Speed Record Attempt

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The Mark V engine. has been selected by the US Land Steam Record Team to provide the high performance racing engine for its streamliner vehicle, which will attempt to break the world land speed record for steam vehicles in Bonneville, UT, as early as next August. Cyclone CEO and engine inventor, Harry Schoell. Click to enlarge.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

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Gulf Racing isobutanol fuels going to Houston Race Track

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Gulf Racing Fuels announced that it has been selected as the Official Fuel of MSR Houston Race Track, a private membership country club race track in Houston, Texas. mile road course, and a 0.7-mile mile go kart facility. All fuels are distributed nationally by HYPERFUELS based in Houston, Texas.

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Axeon providing Li-ion packs for two plug-in vehicles in RAC Future Car Challenge

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Axeon will provide Li-ion packs to power two vehicles in this year’s 60-mile RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Future Car Challenge : the Jaguar XJ_e plug-in hybrid advanced research project and Emerald Automotive’s t-001 range-extended electric van. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the car’s drivetrain.

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Volkswagen Group receives 2015 KS Energy and Environment Prize for the Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron PHEVs

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The German automobile club Kraftfahrer Schutz e.V. (KS) which was founded in 1935, is one of the larger German automobile clubs with around 520,000 members. which was founded in 1935, is one of the larger German automobile clubs with around 520,000 members. The total driving range of the models is around 940 km (584 miles).

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. kilograms of compressed hydrogen on board, enough for about 168 miles before a five-to-seven minute refill is required.

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