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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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With the promise that he will scrutinise how every dollar is spent as the US bids to stage an economic recovery, President Barack Obama has released a strategic vision for a high-speed passenger rail system in the US. Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St. Empire Corridor (New York City, Albany, Buffalo).

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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President Obama and Prime Minister Singh launched the US-India Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE) in November 2009 to accelerate the transition to high performing, low emissions, and energy secure economies. Louis; Corning Incorporated; General Electric Company; Konarka Technologies, Inc.; Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.;

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USDA and DOE award $12.2M to 10 research projects to accelerate bioenergy crop production and spur economic impact

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The investments are part of a broader effort by the Obama administration to develop domestic renewable energy and advanced biofuels. Mockler, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) have awarded 10 grants totaling $12.2

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets. Rolla, MO Warrensburg, MO Linn, MO St. Louis, MO Kansas City, MO Lee’s Summit, MO. Chrysler LLC. $70.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St. The envisioned high-speed rail corridors. Source: DOT. Click to enlarge.

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