(Phys.org) —NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has passed its first significant mission milestone for 2014—a Spacecraft Critical Design Review (SCDR) that examined the telescope's power, communications and pointing control ...
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Ballard Power Systems has entered into an equipment supply agreement with Solaris Bus and Coach to supply two zero emission fuel cell power modules, FCvelocity-HD7, for the production of buses. FCvelocity-HD7 power modules will be used in ...
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FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, will introduce its mini-SAS HD Active Optical Cable (MSHD AOC) assembly, the latest addition to its portfolio of optical and electrical cabling solutions, at DesignCon 2014. ...
Battery specialist, Accutronics, has launched a new range of pre-qualified and pre-tested batteries for applications such as medical equipment and industrial electronics. Customisable VR420 batteries are manufactured by Accutronics in the ...
Newport Coachworks, a Californian subsidiary of eco-friendly vehicles distributor Green Automotive (GAC) is set to introduce 100% electric shuttle bus, The e-PATRIOT, at the LCT Show in Las Vegas. The e-PATRIOT is a fully American built ...
Washoe one of nine winners nationwide The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today is presenting the 2014 Clean Air Excellence Award to the Washoe County Health District's Air Quality Management Division for their innovative work ...
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Wuxi Diesel Engine has been satisfied by customers in the operation concept. Wuxi Diesel Engine conducts a series of activities to improve brand, image and competitiveness to carter for customers’ needs and strive for a “zero ...
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Logistics automation, warehousing, materials handling and storage systems company Dematic has introduced the FlexSort SC3 Cross-belt Sorter, a high-rate, high-accuracy sorting system for distribution and warehousing operations. FlexSort ...
Daimler Trucks North America said it is preparing to launch a loyalty program aimed at rewarding small fleets and owner-operators. Customers enrolled in the Truck Bucks program will receive discounts and special products at service ...
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Driven by lower costs and emissions, the trucking industry is slowly shifting towards natural gas engines. A report by Navigat Research, a consulting team that analyzes global clean technology markets, forecasts that sales of natural gas ...
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced it will begin rewarding customer loyalty through its Truck Bucks program. The program will reward customers with parts and service specials from Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit and ...
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The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) has announced the speakers for its upcoming 2014 Winter Conference, scheduled for March 3-7 in San Francisco, along with additional details on the event schedule. The first full day of ...
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Pair known locally tried to steal a Playmobil Submarine worth £21 An independent toy shop owner in Wells apprehended a pair of shoplifters by catching them in the act and then chasing them down the high street. Kids Stuff owner, ...
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the US Department of Transportation has announced a grant of $24.9m for a new generation of advanced, non-polluting transit buses through its new Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo). ...
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A city known for its Gordian roundabouts and pedestrian-defeating roads is testing a clean new form of public transit: electric buses charged via induction. The borough of Milton Keynes, in the UK, will begin testing eight electric buses ...