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DOE awards up to $40M for open-water, grid-connected wave energy testing facility

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of up to $40 million, subject to appropriations, to design, permit, and construct an open-water, grid-connected national wave energy testing facility. For context, approximately 90,000 homes can be powered by 1 TWh per year.

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Scuderi Group to build and to install LPG-powered split-cycle generator with compressed air storage capability

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The Scuderi split-cycle design divides the four strokes of the conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders: one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder, connected by a crossover port. Scuderi Group, Inc., Earlier post.) The LPG also acts as a coolant.

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IEEE’s Honor Society Expands to More Countries

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Joseph Greene In 1950 HKN established the category of eminent member to honor those whose contributions significantly benefited society. Mentorship and networking opportunities IEEE-HKN’s mentoring program connects recent graduates with alumni. Alumnus Joseph Greene , a Ph.D. Alumnus Joseph Greene , a Ph.D.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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To help facilitate this goal, the Department of Transportation is building a network of 500,000 EV chargers to connect the country along its network of interstate highways by 2030. The US federal government wants at least 50% of new vehicle sales in the US to be electric by 2030.

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Detect Quakes With “Raspberry Shakes”

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The Raspberry Shake is designed to be used in a so-called headless configuration, which eliminates the need for a display: You can connect to it remotely using SSH or via a nifty Web interface. I investigated what some other Web-connected Raspberry Shakes had recorded during that earthquake.

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InDEED, a success

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Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. We connected with a lot of people.” Programs were conducted in English, Spanish, and Manderin Chinese. DEED road rally in Juneau, Alaska.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

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The TIGER 2014 grant program will place an emphasis on projects that support reliable, safe and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities. billion to 270 projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico—including 100 projects to support rural communities.

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