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Milwaukee Tool Transforms Itself Into an Innovation Company

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Back in 2013, Milwaukee Tool embarked on an ambitious new direction for its products by giving their tools wireless connectivity. Milwaukee Tool knew that they were introducing something that would require a behavior change in their users. Along the way, they changed Milwaukee Tool into an innovation company. Milwaukee Tool.

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Eaton to develop affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles; liquid piston technology

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and Milwaukee and the Advanced Hydraulics group in Eden Prairie, Minn. Teams will draw on Eaton’s expertise in hydraulic component and systems design and experience gained through development and installation of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public and residential spaces across the country.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase electric buses and install charging infrastructure. The City of Albuquerque will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life, along with depot chargers and installation. Milwaukee County.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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The following have received advanced Odyne hybrid systems under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program: Milwaukee County took delivery of four work trucks in December 2011 and January 2012 that will be used throughout Milwaukee County to maintain traffic signals and street lighting. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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US Army Awards CD Technologies $19M Contract for Development of Large-Format Lithium-ion Batteries

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This contract will allow C&D Technologies to establish a world class research and development facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including pilot production capability dedicated to large-format lithium-ion batteries, and will establish a domestic manufacturing base for C&D designed lithium battery systems.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

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The tables are spaced such that you dine on a private island, only vaguely aware of your neighbors and occasionally visited by installments from Mr. Duffy’s menu. KEVIN PANG 3198 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; warlordchicago.com The post The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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The system can be factory- or dealer-installed, and once installed, automatically engages every time the vehicle is used. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., What makes Crew Chief powered by Telogis different from competitors is that no other system can access proprietary Ford data, Frykman said. No driver interaction is required.