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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO performed the study upon the request from US Representative Ralph Hall, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and Andy Harris, Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 l/100 km) highway.

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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally. Previous studies have found that PM 2.5

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