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Velodyne Lidar acquires AI software company Bluecity

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The solution is deployed across four continents with 74 installations, including systems rolled out domestically in California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, Nevada and Michigan and internationally in Canada, China, UAE, India, Finland, Germany and Australia.

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PNNL-led international study finds ultrafine aerosols have outsize impact on storm clouds, precipitation

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vehicles) and industrial air pollution—fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to a study published in the journal Science. More broadly, the results suggest that from pre-industrial to the present day, human activity possibly may have changed storms in these regions in powerful ways.

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ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

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The University of Colorado Boulder will lead a multi-institutional team to develop a data-driven framework of physical testing and modeling to enable the gas industry to better evaluate products to rehabilitate cast iron and steel natural gas pipes and enhance their performance and longevity. University of Maryland.

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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These are some of the findings of a new health assessment based on the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report (TOAR), an effort by the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project to create the world’s most comprehensive database of surface ozone observations from all available ozone monitoring stations around the globe. Click to enlarge.

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Biofuel Companies and Trade Associations Push for Extension to Investment Tax Credits for Cellulosic Biofuels and The Inclusion of Algae Biofuels

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Similar mechanisms exist for other renewable energy industries, including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass for electricity under the tax code (26 USC § 48). In the current economic environment, small companies are finding it especially challenging to raise financing for first-of-a-kind commercial-scale facilities. HA International.

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Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal

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It’s a challenging financial picture for the company,” said Xavier Smith, director of energy and industrials research at AlphaSense. Unlike larger carriers like Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, Spirit flies mostly within the United States; its few international routes are relatively short. from about $15. Judge William G.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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University of Maryland. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Roush Industries. University of Delaware. Group14 Technologies Inc. Solid Power Inc.