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US Departments of Agriculture, Energy partner to award $4.9M for bioenergy research

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This work will allow dissection of the anthracnose resistance response into its multiple gene components and further understanding of the host/pathogen relationship present in different sorghum types to accelerate breeding and provide plant breeders with a tool kit that provides maximum levels of resistance in the intended area of production.

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National Labs Developing Methodology for Estimating Real World Fuel and Electricity Consumption of Plug-in Hybrids Based on Dynamometer Data

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Because of limited purpose-built PHEV availability, these vehicles are production hybrid vehicles modified with aftermarket PHEV conversion kits). This works well for blended PHEVs that have lower electric power capabilities. Source: Gonder et al. Click to enlarge.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Progress Energy Corporation by Advanced Vehicle Research Center , with Hymotion kit, July 2007 (Raleigh, NC), contact Mike.Ligett@. Dave Kennington, 2004 Prius, by self using Cal-Cars method and Plugin Supply kit, November 2008 (Atlanta, GA), contact d_kennington@. Contact LMirisola@. Contact Nikki AT aminorjourney DOT COM, [link].

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