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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

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A team of researchers led by Loretta Roberson, associate scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, has installed the first seaweed farm in Puerto Rico and US tropical waters. Puerto Rico has stable warm temperatures and ample sunlight year-round, as well as a wide range of exposure to prevailing winds and waves.

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SAE International and ChargerHelp! partner to assist in EV charging infrastructure workforce development

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The recent US Department of Transportation announcement indicates that all 50 states, including Puerto Rico, have been approved to begin deploying their projects and will need to consider workforce development to meet high uptime. Resources. “ To help address this need, ChargerHelp!

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NHTSA estimates trafic fatalities increased 18.4% y-o-y in 1H 2021

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Even while the National Roadway Safety Strategy is being prepared, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has accelerated two proven programs focused on highway safety.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

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Under the NEVI program, all states (as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have access to NEVI formula funding. and Puerto Rico) submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans. and Puerto Rico) submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans.

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Scuderi Group to build and to install LPG-powered split-cycle generator with compressed air storage capability

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The Puerto Rico Police Association is a nonprofit organization created nearly 75 years ago that serves thousands of public employees in Puerto Rico. With many services offered, it maintains and operates several health, civic and public resource facilities, and is one of the largest organizations in the Americas.

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DOE awards up to $40M for open-water, grid-connected wave energy testing facility

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The facility will be constructed in Newport, Oregon, by the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Oregon State University and will support innovations in wave energy technologies capable of harnessing the significant wave energy resources along United States coastlines.

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Preliminary approval of VW 2.0L TDI settlement program in US

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Volkswagen has also resolved current and potential consumer protection claims of 44 US states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Customers who select any of these options under the settlement will also receive a cash payment from Volkswagen. TDI engine vehicles listed above. TDI vehicles.