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DOE awards up to $47M each to 3 offshore wind projects

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The Energy Department selected three offshore wind demonstrations to receive up to $47 million each over the next four years to deploy innovative, grid-connected systems in federal and state waters by 2017. The projects are located off the coasts of New Jersey, Oregon, and Virginia.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The full under-floor cover and aerodynamically designed clearance lights reduce wind resistance and contribute to improved fuel efficiency and handling stability. Consumer electronics can also be connected directly and used from the interior accessory socket (AC 100 V, 1,500 W). Complimentary hydrogen fuel for up to three years.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The sun gear is connected to MG1 (acting as the generator); the planet carrier is connected directly to the engine, and the ring gear is connected to the counter gear. The current Prius had received more wind tunnel hours of testing than any other Toyota in history. Power Control Unit.

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