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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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It intelligently controls charging of the energy storage system by regulating the power output of the SOFC sub-system and dynamically distributing loads between the fuel cell and stored energy. The SOFC sub-system efficiently converts chemical energy in the ULSD fuel directly into useful electrical power.

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ExxonMobil, MIT and Synthetic Genomics team publishes results of LCA on algal biofuels; potential for large reductions in GHG

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At the 2011 Algae Biomass Summit in Minneapolis, Dr. Michael Matturro, Corporate Programs Laboratory Director for ExxonMobil, provided a brief overview of the scope of the work. In the accumulation cases, oil accumulated and stored in the algal cells is extracted from biomass that is harvested from the growth ponds. Craig Venter.

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Electric Nation is providing access to clean and affordable transportation for underserved tribal communities

Plug in America

Install 60 Level 2 EV supply equipment points at community gathering spots, including grocery stores, multifamily housing, Tribal colleges, casinos, and other destinations. Specific project goals include: Install 55 direct current fast-charging units on Tribal lands and connect them to main travel routes and other Tribal communities.

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Amazon Autos Now Selling New Cars, Hope You Like Hyundai

The Truth About Cars

As things currently stand, customers will still need to go to a Hyundai retail store to pick up their ride. Amazon Autos could theoretically drive up sales for participating stores. However, selling new vehicles online is new with the program set to expand next year assuming the program launch is successful.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The facility is used by the LRTA to store, fuel, maintain, and repair transportation vehicles (buses, vans, tow trucks etc.) Minneapolis-St. Hale Street Solar Photovoltaic system: The installation of a photovoltaic panel array on the roof of the Hale Street garage facility owned by the LRTA.

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Shipt’s Algorithm Squeezed Gig Workers. They Fought Back

Cars That Think

The company, which had been acquired by Target in 2017 for US $550 million, offered same-day delivery from local stores. The data from each worker was stored and analyzed (B), and workers could interact with the tool by sending various commands to learn more about their pay (C). and Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis.

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Nonalcoholic Drinks Go Their Own Way

Baua Electric

The Minneapolis-based label Dry Wit takes a similar approach with its Pippi blend, steeping white pine needles and branches in water and then blending the infusion with verjus, rice vinegar and salt. The artist, who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and has an M.F.A.