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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology vying to establish international center for solid-state batteries

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The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is vying to establish an international center to develop solid-state batteries which will be safer, cheaper, smaller and more efficient than lithium ion batteries. The conference is the second step in the process to bring CEPS to its fully-funded fruition.

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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies

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Understanding how switchgrass has adapted to vastly different regions and climates will provide information not only about how it would perform as a biofuel crop now in a given area, but also in future climates. A final aspect of the NSF grant is an educational component: the training of future plant biologists. hallii var. Kathrine D.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Various tax and grant programs are available in every state except Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota and West Virginia. The National Conference of State Legislatures provides an up-to-date map with detailed information about current programs in every state and US territory.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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Its all about change and hope for the future and moving forward as a nation since the best days are still ahead of us. Where did you pull up that "wind potential of North Dakota" BS from? By the way Boones plan covers: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Video Web 2.0

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