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Video Friday: Monocycle Robot With Legs

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The recent progress in commercial humanoids is just exhausting. The research is part of the Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats institute (RETHi) is led by Purdue University, in partnership with SEAS, the University of Connecticut and the University of Texas at San Antonio. I can relate; that’s my reaction when I lift weights, too.

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Argonne VERIFI researchers applying GSA to investigate combustion engine parameters; seeking cleaner and more efficient engines

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By gaining a better understanding of how these parameter uncertainties affect outcomes, the VERIFI researchers, along with colleagues at the University of Connecticut, are seeking to create cleaner and more efficient engines. This is the first time we’ve applied these methods in such a complicated system.

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DOE to award $10.2M to 16 solid oxide fuel cell projects

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Ultra-High Temperature Anode Recycle Blower for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Mohawk Innovative Technology aims to develop an oil-free anode recycle blower capable of using uncooled SOFC exhaust gas directly at temperatures up to 700 °C. The University of Connecticut. DOE: $299,055; Non-DOE: $74,764; Total: $373,819. Montana State University.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The Connecticut Maritime Foundation is repowering two Tier 0 marine propulsion engines in one ferry with Tier 3 engines. Beyond Toxics is replacing one truck and installing advanced exhaust controls on seven trucks. Leonardo Academy is retrofitting school buses with exhaust controls and are retiring eight delivery vehicles early.

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DOE Announces Up to $13M in Funding for Six Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls RD Projects

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The University of Connecticut (Storrs, Connecticut) has been selected for negotiation of an award for a project to develop three-dimensional composite nanostructures for lean NO x emission control. Additional work on advanced fueling strategies and system technologies to reduce exhaust aftertreatment requirements is also planned.

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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. . $993,450. Plug In America. Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles (Area of Interest 2).

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Video Friday: Agile but Safe

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And if you want to get exhausted on behalf of a robot, the full 400m dash is below. The research is part of the Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats institute (RETHi) is led by Purdue University, in partnership with [Harvard] SEAS, the University of Connecticut and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Paper ] Thanks Ram!