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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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Further, the researchers separated the country into five climate zones, ranging from the hot and humid (Tampa, Florida) to the very cold (International Falls, Minnesota). The other zones encompassed the cities of New York, El Paso, and Denver. —William Livingood, co-author.

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Audi receives first autonomous driving permit issued by the State of California

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A range of new regulations that govern the testing of automated driving on the state’s roads take effect today. ERL engineers are working on a wide range of automated driving issues, including human-machine interface prompts that indicate when the human or the vehicle are handling driving functions. In July, with Florida Gov.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Is now a good time to finally make the upgrade from my internal combustion car? Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. The Mini Cooper SE EV has a low price, but less range Of course, these MSRPs don’t factor in tax rebates and other financial incentives.

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Report: JR Tokai and 11 partners to team on bid for high-speed rail system in Florida

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JR Tokai aims to win an order for a 130 km [81 miles] line connecting the cities of Tampa and Orlando. The project’s cost is expected to fall in the 2 billion dollar range, with the federal government already allocating 2 billion dollars in its budget. and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. Nippon Signal Co.;

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

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A SpaceX Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after delivering several tons of NASA supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). At 5:19 am on January 11th, the Dragon capsule gently splashed down off the coast of Tampa, Florida, and was quickly secured by a SpaceX recovery ship.

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IACT team using ALD to build nanobowls for tailored catalysts for biofuel production

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The team, led by Jeffrey Elam, principal chemist in ANL’s Energy Systems Division, will present its research during the AVS 59 th International Symposium and Exhibition , held 28 Oct. AVS is organized into 10 technical divisions and 2 technical groups that encompass a range of established as well as emerging science and technology areas.

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AMPLY Power: Top 25 US cities could save avg. 37% on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles and buses; up to 60% with managed charging

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Additionally, well-managed electric fleets that optimize electricity charging for off-peak hours and avoid demand charges can save as much as 60% on fueling versus their internal combustion engine (ICE) or unmanaged EV fleet counterparts. AMPLY developed an interactive map to compare gas and electric fleet fueling costs. —i.e.,