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US Departments of Agriculture, Energy partner to award $4.9M for bioenergy research

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Physiological and Molecular-Genetic Characterization of Basal Resistance in Sorghum Goal: To identify loci and alleles that will be helpful for breeders in producing more robust sorghum lines designed for biomass production. University of Idaho. trichocarpa defense that integrates genetic resistance and defense mutualists.

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National Labs Developing Methodology for Estimating Real World Fuel and Electricity Consumption of Plug-in Hybrids Based on Dynamometer Data

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After examining data on the only PHEV currently available in large numbers, the new adjustment method shows promise for reasonably predicting PHEV average fuel and electricity use, despite differences in design. The validation has so far only been possible on a single aftermarket conversion PHEV design—a Prius converted with a Hymotion pack.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Contact Ron Johnston-Rodriguez: info [at] plugincenter.com or (509) 663-5159 Todd Dore and Fox Valley Electric Auto Association , "GrayPearl," EAA-PHEV/Manzanita Micro-style design, November 2006 (N. Progress Energy Corporation by Advanced Vehicle Research Center , with Hymotion kit, July 2007 (Raleigh, NC), contact Mike.Ligett@.

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