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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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For the SONYC project, the backbone technology is the high quality, low cost and robust Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) microphones, while for FloodNet, the sensors operate using a downwards facing ultrasonic pulse created by a piezo transducer with a receiver that sits behind the transducer to detect the reflections of the pulse.

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications. Electronville: High-Amperage Energy Storage Device-Energy Storage for the Neighborhood. BIOMASS ENERGY.

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

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In addition, the Fulcrum will make for a smooth, comfortable ride for drivers and a quiet, clean experience for neighborhoods because of its ultra-low vibration. A further disadvantage for turbines in automotive applications has been cost.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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In short, they provide low-cost, energy-efficient, and emission-free transportation with physical and health advantages. As I have mentioned earlier with the help of an adoption kit you can easily convert your old conventional bicycle into an E-Bike. It doesn’t cost you much to enjoy these benefits. How do they work ?

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. In addition, the grid could ask for energy back from the batteries of a PHEV if the house or neighborhood need is at a high level for a short time.

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