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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Virginia Tech partner on research into impact of airborne particles on aeroengine operation

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Due to its constant presence in these environments, dust ingestion is often unavoidable, and although not encountered in large quantities over short time periods typical of volcanic ash, multiple flight cycles combined with dust storms can see the total quantity ingested reach comparable levels.

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AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

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The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) recently recorded a second history making event—25,000 hours of continuous operation of a Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB #7). —Dan Raudebaugh, Executive Director of the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). —AC Transit Board Director Chris Peeples.

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Holtec and Mitsubishi Electric partnering to advance SMR-160 small modular reactor program

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MEPPI will also lead the development of the relevant licensing documents to enable construction and certification in host countries (for example, as required by 10CFR50 or 10CFR52 in the US). The licensing documentation will include applicable materials for a Safety Analysis Report as appropriate. Source: Holtec. Click to enlarge.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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In addition to her current position on the IEEE Board of Directors, she is co-chairing the IEEE Metaverse initiative, which aims to create a vibrant community of experts in the field, organizing networking events with industry and academia. Currently, he reviews technical documents for conferences, prizes, and international publications.

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Dept. of Interior proposes more stringent regulations for offshore oil and gas well equipment

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The blowout preventer, an essential piece of safety equipment used in offshore drilling operations, was a point of failure in the Deepwater Horizon event, but several other barriers failed as well. Improve regulatory oversight over the design, fabrication, maintenance, inspection, and repair of critical equipment. 6A, ANSI/API Spec.

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EPA Climate Change Adaptation Plan sees likely increase in tropospheric ozone, with more difficulty in attaining NAAQS in many areas

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In the plan, EPA examines the different ways in which its programs are vulnerable to a changing climate and how it might adapt to continue meeting its mission of protecting human health and the environment. EPA has not yet conducted a detailed quantitative assessment of the vulnerability of its mission to climate change.