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IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

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IC Bus, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navistar, will offer its IC Bus CE Series school bus powered by the Power Solutions International ( PSI ) 8.8-liter Until now, the propane vehicle market had been supported by underpowered engines that run at high-speeds to get the required power. bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla.

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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This hybrid converter could be used to provide inexpensive solar power from both centralized and distributed locations. The University of Tulsa. ARPA-E Power Generation Solar' The system would also capture waste heat from the solar cells, providing additional gains from the sun’s energy. Gas Technology Institute.

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DOE awards more than $145M for advanced solar technologies under SunShot Initiative

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These projects will conduct research and development of new balance of system (BOS) hardware, or solar system components including power inverters and mounting racks but excluding solar panels or cells, that is inexpensive, safe, and highly reliable. House Republicans are intensifying an investigation into Solyndra ( Washington Post ).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

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The California Energy Commission recently approved funding of $8,554,000 to help bring natural gas- and propane-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. The vehicles must be powered by natural gas and are in the 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range. Navistar, Inc. A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.

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US Air Force Office of Scientific Research Makes Two Awards for Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery Technology

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AFOSR awarded Dr. Daryoosh Vashaee at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa a five-year, $700,000 grant to perform research associated with thermoelectrics. So the ability to make polymer thermoelectrics would transform our ability to convert waste heat into electricity that could be used to power cell phones, electronic switches, etc.

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IC Bus fulfills largest propane bus order to date

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IC Bus will fulfill an order by the Indianapolis Public Schools of 100 CE Series school buses, powered by the Power Solutions International (PSI) 8.8-liter The buses are being built at the IC Bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. liter LP propane engine.

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NYC to use REG renewable diesel in more than 1,000 city vehicles, including many sanitation trucks

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The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) will, for the first time, use renewable diesel, a low-emissions, 99% petroleum-free fuel, to power more than 1,000 City government vehicles, including in large vehicles such as sanitation trucks.

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