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Investigators Outline Critical Questions in Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident

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The investigation, led by the National Transportation Safety Board, is also focusing on the installation and inspection of the piece of the plane that was ripped out — a plug where an emergency exit door would have been if the jet had more seats. The questions also include whether Alaska Airlines, which operated the flight from Portland, Ore.,

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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The round one finalists received a modest cash award and access to transportation industry leaders to help the teams develop the final versions of their products. Eight finalists were selected to move on to this second and final phase of the competition based on the business plans and product prototypes they submitted during the first phase.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Notable changes since the prior Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement include an expanded analysis of potential oil releases; an expanded climate change analysis; an updated oil market analysis incorporating new economic modeling; and an expanded analysis of rail transport. During operations, approximately 1.44

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Automobiles , Efficiency , Energy Business , Energy Politics , General Business , The Environment , Transportation , chevy , electric cars , General Motors , obama , volt Related Posts From Green Inc. Learn your facts before you post please. — Scott 18.

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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions

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The National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading an investigation into the episode, has not identified a cause and is searching for the missing piece of the plane. oversight, Boeing’s manufacturing process and installation or maintenance work done on the plane. airlines or in U.S.

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