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MU researchers developing sustainable plastic waste road pavement mixtures

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In partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), researchers from the University of Missouri (MU) Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab ( MAPIL ) recently created a real-world test road using recycled materials such as scrap tires and plastic waste along a portion of Interstate 155 in the Missouri Bootheel.

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Production of 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus

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Louis, Missouri this month. The companies partnered to conduct thorough validation testing to ensure the safety and performance of the bus and powertrain in harsh environments. Earlier post.) The milestone bus will be delivered to Metro Transit in St.

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Smart agriculture enhanced with new Digital Agriculture and Extension Centre

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The University of Missouri has launched the Digital Agriculture and Extension Centre (DAREC) to boost research, education, and outreach in smart agriculture. The post Smart agriculture enhanced with new Digital Agriculture and Extension Centre appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NASA selects four university teams for aviation projects; eliminating emissions and autonomy research

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Team members include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Virginia Tech, Spelman College, Missouri University of Science and Technology, General Electric, and Aerodyne Research Incorporated. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

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Clean Energy expands CNG fueling agreements with new and existing USPS contract-carrier fleets

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Additionally, G&P Trucking, based out of Springfield, Missouri, will fuel at Clean Energy’s compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Will Roger’s Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our carriers live in the very same communities we serve, and we continue to look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment.

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Ford to invest $4.7B to improve manufacturing plants & add 6,200 UAW employees to workforce

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billion to add over 6,200 union jobs to its manufacturing plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri. The legacy OEM also plans to invest another $1 billion in the next five years to improve the workplace environment in its factories based in the United States. Missouri: In Missouri, Ford plans to make a $95 million investment.

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DOE awards $13.4M to 5 projects focused on energy efficient mobility systems

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Center for Transportation and the Environment and its partners will receive $4.6 million to accelerate the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, as well as supporting infrastructure, through community-based partnerships throughout Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. Metropolitan Energy Center, Inc. and its partners will receive $3.8

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