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Generating Electricity from Air Flow

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They presented their concept at the 62 nd Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society’s (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics at the Minneapolis Convention Center on 23 November. In Minneapolis, Andreopoulos and his colleagues presented wind tunnel data showing how the devices work in both situations. Yiannis Andreopoulos.

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DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects

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The BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment funding opportunity is jointly funded by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office and Advanced Manufacturing Office. Partners include BASF, MIT, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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CCI is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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and Minneapolis-based Aviation Foundation of America, Inc. In a production environment, the company estimates the dual fuel CNG option may add between $12,000 and $15,000 to the base price of a gasoline powered aircraft. Aviat Husky CNG. Click to enlarge. Airplane manufacturer Aviat Aircraft, Inc. 29 July through 4 August).

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty. —BJ Johnson, ClearFlame co-founder and CEO.

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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The non-profit Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) said that it is partnering on 18 of the projects. Metro Transit (Minneapolis–St. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Delaware Transit Corporation. Golden Empire Transit District. Hawaii Department of Transportation. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

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

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While the project is not exclusive to multifamily housing (MFH) residential charging, it is notable for its structure a nd approach to curating investments in EV charging, led by community-based decision-making and community priorities. Cost-sharing among the project partners supports the remaining costs not covered by the federal grant.