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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Promote and demonstrate plug‐in electric vehicles through showcases in a variety of venues throughout New England: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Gas Technology Institute. . $993,450. Plug In America. Description. Description.

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DARPA awards additional $2.5M to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype

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This is done by changing the locations of intake and exhaust ports asymmetrically which allows for the extraction of more energy during the expansion stroke. Development will be executed at LiquidPiston’s dynamometer & engineering test facility in Connecticut. The objectives for the $2.5-million 75L X4 prototype. Nickerson, M.,

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. The pre-set areas include fuel cost for a gallon of gas and miles-per-gallon average. Packaging and weight optimization. The new model delivers extended EV range without sacrificing roominess for passengers or for luggage.

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

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The three lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next month that would apply different carbon controls to individual sectors of the economy instead of setting a national target. Graham recently declared, “ Economy-wide cap-and-trade is dead. ” greenhouse gas emissions. Northeastern Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

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