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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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In 2004, Asif Faiz and Surhid Gautam, both of the World Bank, published a paper in the International Journal of Vehicle Design exploring different technical and policy options for reducing emissions from 2-stroke engines. Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles.

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EPRI Analysis estimates costs of fully developing US smart grid could reach $476B; benefits up to $2T

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The analysis updates EPRI’s 2004 EPRI assessment, which estimated the cost of implementing a smart grid at $165 billion. Factoring a wide range of new technologies, applications and consumer benefits the investment needed to implement a fully functional smart grid ranges from $338 billion to $476 billion and can result in benefits between $1.3

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. So youll have a cleaner, cheaper, quieter car for your local travel, and the gas tank is always there should you need to drive longer distances. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? You dont have to plug it in.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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It did not matter that Microsoft's software was notorious for having bugs or that IBM's was far cleaner. In December 2004, IBM announced it was selling its PC business to Lenovo for $1.75 The deal ensured that IBM's global customers had familiar support while providing a stable flow of maintenance revenue to IBM for five years.

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12 Days of Giveaways

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Established in 2004, Forw4rd is located in Cleethorpes. Chief floral designer, floor sweeper and bucket cleaner, Abigail manages every aspect, stocking her designs in local businesses, as well as attending local markets and providing floral subscription services also. Facebook: Sugar so Sweet. Instagram: @_sugarsosweet.

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My Energi

Established in 2004, Forw4rd is located in Cleethorpes. Chief floral designer, floor sweeper and bucket cleaner, Abigail manages every aspect, stocking her designs in local businesses, as well as attending local markets and providing floral subscription services also. Facebook: Sugar so Sweet. Instagram: @_sugarsosweet.

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