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DOE Designates New National Marine Renewable Energy Center for Ocean Energy Research

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has designated Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, a national center for ocean energy research and development. As a public institution of higher education, Florida Atlantic University will also promote public awareness of ocean energy research and development.

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Parker Hannifin and Autocar Deliver Hydraulic Hybrid Refuse Vehicles to Florida Communities

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The Parker RunWise hydraulic hybrid system features a cradle design for packaging mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components. RunWise also features an innovative cradle design for packaging mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components to facilitate installation, testing, and servicing. Click to enlarge.

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University of South Florida Spinout Targeting FT Jet Fuel from Biomass with New Catalyst and Process

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A spinout from work at the University of South Florida is developing a new Fischer-Tropsch-based (FT) process to produce hydrocarbon transportation fuels—initially jet fuel—from biomass. has developed a new cobalt silica-supported eggshell design catalyst. Tags: Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) Catalysts. The next step is to.

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SpaceX sends Starship heat shield “bakery” to Boca Chica

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.” In any other case, it would’ve been just another nondescript delivery – likely carrying the latest batch of the ceramic Starship heat shield tiles SpaceX currently manufactures in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, Florida. Here's a Google satellite image of "The Bakery" in the city of Cape Canaveral Florida.

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Subaru Introduces WRX TR, No Longer a Stripped Base Trim

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Set to be shown in person at tomorrow’s Subiefest in Florida, the new Subaru WRX TR adds a yaffle of performance-grade components to this boxer-engined all-wheel drive package. When last seen about 15 years ago, the TR stood for ‘tuner ready’ – essentially a base WRX with a few deleted features and a lower price tag.

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Car Charging Group, Inc. Plans to Deploy Coulomb Level 3 Fast Charging Stations

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The charging stations, designed by Coulomb Technologies in partnership with Aker-Wade Power Technologies ( earlier post ) will be powered by dedicated 480-volt, 125-amp circuits. Car Charging Group initially plans to launch its service in the South Florida market and expand nationally and internationally over time.

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DOE offers Vehicle Production Group nearly $50M conditional loan commitment for development of CNG-fueled wheelchair-accessible car

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According to VPG, a new American car company based in Miami, Florida, the MV-1 is the only purpose-built vehicle that was designed from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility. Tags: Brief. Between production, part suppliers, sales and marketing, the project is expected to create more than 900 jobs.

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