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Panda Power finances conversion of retired coal plant to natural gas; one of largest power conversion projects in US

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Panda Power Funds has financed the 1,124 megawatt Panda “Hummel Station” power plant—one of the largest coal-to-natural gas power conversion projects in the United States. Bechtel will be responsible for the engineering and procurement for the balance of the plant, and the installation, construction and commissioning of the facility.

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Panda Power Funds jointly to develop 1,000 MW coal to natural gas conversion project; Marcellus Shale gas

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To date, Hummel Station is expected to be one of the largest coal to natural gas conversion projects in the United States. The plant is expected to supply large power markets, including Philadelphia and New York City, when it enters commercial operations in the second half of 2017.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

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ICRA 2022 : 23 May–27 May 2022, PHILADELPHIA IEEE ARSO 2022 : 28 May–30 May 2022, LONG BEACH, CALIF. Well in 1966 it is, but if Professor Thring at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Queen Mary College has his way, by 1976 there could be an Able Mabel in every home. Please send us your events for inclusion.

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US Navy completes sea trial with ARA’s 100% drop-in renewable diesel fuel

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The renewable diesel fuel powered the Self Defense Test Ship’s General Electric LM-2500 gas-turbine engine and a Rolls Royce 501 K-17 gas-turbine generator. While operating on 100% ReadiDiesel, the ship successfully completed multiple engine starts and speed changes. The ex- Paul F. The ex- Paul F. The SDTS is an asset of NSWC PHD.

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Pennsylvania Awards Axion Power $800,000 to Demonstrate PbC Batteries in Hybrids, PHEVs and EVs

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an $800,000 grant to demonstrate Axion’s proprietary PbC battery technology ( earlier post ) in a variety of electric vehicle types including: hybrids (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) used in commuter, delivery and other vehicles; and EVs , including converted (from combustion engine operation) EVs. City of Philadelphia.

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Video Friday: No Time to Dance

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ICRA 2022 : 23–27 May 2022, PHILADELPHIA IEEE ARSO 2022 : 28–30 May 2022, LONG BEACH, CALIF. To face this challenge, a team of engineers from Caltech has developed Neural-Fly, a deep-learning method that can help drones cope with new and unknown wind conditions in real time just by updating a few key parameters.

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NTSB recommends nationwide ban on personal electronic devices while driving; also calls for modifications to the equipment and the completion of a NHTSA rulemaking on collision warning systems

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However, the first investigation involving distraction from a wireless electronic device occurred in 2002, when a novice driver, distracted by a conversation on her cell phone, veered off the roadway in Largo, Maryland, crossed the median, flipped the car over, and killed five people. —NTSB synopsis.

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