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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

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Model of the Aerodynamics trailer in the wind tunnel. Intensive measurements in the wind tunnel with a 1:2.5-scale The vehicle combination is producible, upholds the framework of coming legal requirements and is realistic for everyday use under tough road transport conditions. Click to enlarge. in long-haul usage. Rigid truck.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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If Congress establishes a GHG emission cap-and-trade program, only sources not covered by the cap could generate offsets. Although Congress could address GHG emissions with alternative policies—e.g., In addition, the nation, in which the wind farm is located, would likely see an emissions reduction due to the wind farm.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

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And do you also worry about algorithmic bias and automated decision-making systems that may be used in judicial systems, or legal systems, or medical contexts, things like that? But yeah, just curious about your ideas about what would work in this way. Wald: Absolutely. Wald: Yeah. I’m really glad you asked this question.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Reply to this comment by TotallyMadeUpName April 7, 2009 7:34 AM PDT Bike lanes were designed with the idea of carrying vehicles that are about 2 feet wide, with , of course, padding on each side. If a go-cart cant legally drive there, then this thing wont be able to either. Keep them off the damn sidewalks. Look at it this way.

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The Net Neutrality Debate Is Back!

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In the United States, net neutrality has come to broadly refer to the idea that Internet service providers (ISPs) should not be able to prioritize or throttle data depending on the data’s source, or charge (either content providers or ISP customers) extra for faster service.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. Support for this use of allowance value stems from the idea that the climate-regulating services of the atmosphere are a common property resource. nationals and legal residents.

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