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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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As one of the indications of industry interest in the potential for niobium and batteries, the topic of the Charles Hatchett Award Seminar 2019 was the opportunity for niobium in batteries. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008. From the Hatchett Award Seminar presentation of the paper.

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New study finds asthma morbidity in children is enhanced in areas with high traffic-related air pollution near the home

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Research data included 11,390 emergency room visits and hospital admissions made by 7,954 children ages 0 to 18 between 2000 and 2008. Researchers will discuss their findings during an ARB-hosted research seminar and webcast open to the public today at 1:30 p.m. The webinar will be archived on ARB’s website. Delfino, Michael J.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke was speaking at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City last week. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) calculates that meeting the proposed Federal policy will require a 5.7% annual increase; meeting the EU targets for 2008-2015 requires a 2.5% Earlier post.)

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