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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. The new EGR system decreases NO x emissions by reducing charge temperature and reducing excess levels of O 2 in the combustion chamber. liter variants. The new Duramax 2.8-liter EGR valve and EGR cooler.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. Colorado has the highest incentive: as much as $5,000 per vehicle. There are substantial purchase incentives in California, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Washington. Click to enlarge.

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Lightning Systems using predictive analytics to calculate vehicle fleet fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions

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Engineers from Colorado-based Lightning Systems are using artificial neural networks to predict accurately the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of fleet vehicles. Johnston is one of the co-authors of a paper on the technology to be published by researchers at Colorado State University and presented at SAE World Congress in April.

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Tesla Superchargers struck as US sees surge in EV charging cable thefts

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It appears that a surge in electric vehicle (EV) charging cable thefts is happening across the United States. Over the past few months, an increasing number of charging stations have become targets for thieves. “They’re not just taking one or two. . “They’re not just taking one or two.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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Re-Mining Red Mud Waste for CO 2 Capture and Storage and Critical Element Recovery (RMCCS-CER) ($1,000,000). Colorado School of Mines. NMR well-logging allows accurate evaluation of CO 2 reactive rock formations to optimize field development for the economical deployment of mining and carbon storage.

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Superstars of AB 811 Rock Palm Desert @ EcoMotion Conference

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Part I – Burning Man’s Got Nothing On This “ World Changing Revolutionary Movement “ You know you’re at some kind of special conference when all the sessions seem to end way too soon and the eight hour agenda blasts by like the all star jam session at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame dinner.

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Researchers find Nissan LEAF creates less CO2 than Toyota Prius hybrid in west US and Texas, but more in N. Midwest

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The team characterized the vehicle emissions across the United States under alternative assumptions for regional electricity emission factors, regional boundaries, and charging schemes. Among the findings were that: delayed charging (i.e., Among the findings were that: delayed charging (i.e., —Tamayao et al.

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