U.S. DoD Calls for Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels in the Military

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ANKENY, Iowa (AP) – Green vehicle technology is getting attention in Iowa. Gov. Chet Culver has proclaimed Friday as Iowa Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day in the state.

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Portable desalination system uses solar power
A team from MIT’s Field and Space Robotics Laboratory (FSRL) has designed a solar-powered desalination system that could be deployed in crisis situations to produce drinking water.

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Fuel cells slow to generate interest
Verizon Communications, much like other telecoms, faces massive electric bills from local utilities. But not in Garden City. The Manhattan-based telecom generates its own power there through alternative energy. Don’t look for photovoltaic panels, wind turbines or even a geothermal system. The company installed fuel cells that generate 1.4 megawatts of electricity. Verizon is among a handful [...]

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Baja business groups launch medical tourism campaigns
Mexican officials say tourists seeking low-cost, high-quality medical services could boost the border economy.

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U.S. DoD Calls for Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels in the Military
WASHINGTON | The Defense Department’s current reliance on expensive, difficult–to-transport and finite fossil fuels affects cost-reduction efforts as well as war-fighting operations, a senior…

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Chevrolet and USAA Provided $24 Million in New Car Discounts to Military Families in 2009

MagneGas Provides Middle East Update — Fuel Shipment Now in Transit to Dubai
TAMPA, FL–(Marketwire – 05/25/10) – MagneGas Corporation (“MagneGas” or the “Company”) (OTC.BB: MNGA – News ), a producer of a metal working fuel and natural gas alternative made from liquid waste, announced today that it has achieved a milestone by initiating the shipment of its first international sale of MagneGas. The Company previously received payment for 294 cylinders of the MagneGas fuel …

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Design no longer at the back of the bus
Look and feel of streetcars, trains and other forms of transportation is changing with advances in industrial design

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Rocket Fuel Uses Offline Aggregate Purchase Data From The Nielsen Company to Boost Online Display Ad Effectiveness
REDWOOD SHORES, CA–(Marketwire – 05/25/10) – Rocket Fuel Inc., the company bringing rocket science to online display advertising, today announced it will use aggregated consumer purchase data from The Nielsen Company to improve the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns in real time. Rocket Fuel will be able to leverage offline sales data to create model groups of consumers with specific …

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GE and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Launch Research Initiative to Support Saudi Arabia Fuel …
The GE GE Energy Fuel Research Center will focus on furthering the understanding of alternative fuels produced in Saudi Arabia and identify ways to overcome technical barriers and promote the use and distribution of these fuels.

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Chevrolet and USAA Provided $24 Million in New Car Discounts to Military Families in 2009
DETROIT, May 27, 2010 — Chevrolet and USAA, a financial services provider for the military community, provided more than 21,000 discounts, for a total value of $24 million, to help U.S. troops and their families purchase a new Chevrolet in 2009. The result contributes to the industry’s best military discount program: the USAA and General Motors joint discount program offers the largest …

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VEHICLES: Military Explores Two Hydrogen Systems.: An article from: Fuel Cell Technology News

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Date: November 1, 2003
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Military needs efficient fuel-buying process.: An article from: National Defense

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Date: September 1, 2004
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Volume: 89 Issue: 610 Page: 45(1)

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Military to save $1.6B going green

Study: Boost in ‘Green’ Job Training May Be Necessary
Higher education institutions need to increase training and education programs in energy efficiency to meet growing demand for “green” workers, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers.

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One for Amy: Lefty claims his third green jacket
As Phil Mickelson strolled up to the 18th green, his third green jacket locked up, he wondered if his wife would be waiting for him.

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Corpus Christi Business Encourages “Going Green”
CORPUS CHRISTI — The city of Corpus Christi is making a push to encourage more people and businesses to go green and one company wants to help get the job done. The techniques 3e Werks uses go far beyond just recycling. CEO Byron Luftin says his business is set up so people can decrease their carbon footprint. He said, “Open up people’s eyes and create a very simple approach to energy …

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Housing authority takes green steps
Special roofing and energy-efficient windows are in and a solar system is in the work as the Englewood Housing Authority goes green.

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Military to save $1.6B going green
The U.S. military says its investments to conserve energy and water are beginning to pay off, with projected savings of $1.6 billion.

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