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Relativity’s first 3D-printed rocket aims to debut a new rocket fuel

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Founded in 2015, the Los Angeles-based aerospace company has taken its few years of obligatory delays in stride while pursuing a 2020 debut for its (relatively) small Terran 1 rocket. A small Florida launch pad is abuzz with activity as Relativity Space speeds towards its first 3D-printed rocket launch. Richard Angle). Richard Angle).

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EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

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California State University, Los Angeles. Mississippi State University. To support the goals, students will explore a variety of advanced propulsion systems, lightweight materials, improve aerodynamics, and utilize alternative fuels. Schools selected for EcoCAR 3 are: Arizona State University. Colorado State University.

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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Participating universities will use electric powertrains, next generation control systems, and advanced battery technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The schools that have been chosen to participate are: California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California).

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US MARAD study finds marine use of natural gas substantially reduces some air pollutants and slightly reduces GHG emissions

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A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur).

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Relativity Space’s first 3D-printed rocket goes vertical for launch debut

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Founded in 2015, the private Los Angeles-based spaceflight company shipped its first complete rocket prototype to Florida in June 2022. Instead of building a dedicated booster test stand in Mississippi, Relativity chose to modify Terran 1’s lone LC-16 launch pad for the crucial task.

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New electric truck company Chanje emerges from stealth; first model out this year

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The Chanje vehicles have demonstrated greater than 50 MPGe fuel economy in city and highway driving when tested by independent third-parties. The Chanje search includes multiple states near port facilities west of the Mississippi. A 70 kWh liquid-cooled battery can charge at up to 7.2 s top law firms, the US EPA and other.