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Teijin Frontier develops first tire cord made from eco-friendly adhesive and recycled polyester

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According to the company, this is the world’s first commercialization of a tire cord that combines an RF-free adhesive and a chemically recycled polyester fiber. Teijin Frontier’s new tire cord. The demand for more eco-friendly tires is growing due to rising environmental awareness.

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BASF to Commercialize Argonne Li-ion Composite Cathode Material; Seeks Funds for Plant in Ohio

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BASF will conduct further lithium-ion battery material application development in its current Beachwood, Ohio facility. of Japan in 2008. BASF plans to commercialize these new cathode materials for transportation and other applications. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window. Earlier post.).

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Diesel-powered engines move most of the nation’s freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives, and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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Velocys Awarded Commercialization Grant for Microchannel Reactor Technology for Hydroprocessing to Upgrade Fischer-Tropsch Fuels and Heavy Petroleum Feedstock

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year commercialization grant to apply Velocys’ microchannel reactor technology to hydroprocessing for transportation fuels. is working in collaboration with the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center Wright Center of Innovation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BP-Husky LLC Toledo Refinery, Albemarle Catalysts Company BV and NetJets, Inc.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market

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These research and development efforts have helped reduce automotive fuel cell costs by more than 50% since 2006 and by more than 30% since 2008. The report also highlights efforts in Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Ohio as rising stars in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Pathways To Commercial Success. Earlier post.).

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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This is roughly a 34% increase over total shipments in 2011 and a 321% increase over total shipments in 2008. The stationary sector continues to drive overall shipment growth, increasing from about 2,000 shipments in 2008 to about 25,000 shipments in 2012. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Light duty vehicles.

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SB LiMotive to provide lithium-ion battery packs for Fiat 500EV

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SB LiMotive , the 50:50 joint venture of Samsung SDI and Bosch formed in 2008 ( earlier post ), has been awarded the business to supply the lithium-ion battery packs for the Fiat 500EV, which will be launched in the US market in 2012. The Fiat 500EV is the first commercial electric vehicle program of Chrysler LLC and the Fiat Group.