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Pitt partners with Powdermet to develop rare-earth-free electric motor with MnBi permanent magnets

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In addition to their scarcity, extracting and processing these materials has environmental consequences, leaving behind a significant amount of toxic waste. Most electric motors for electric vehicles rely on permanent magnets made with rare-earth metals, which are a limited resource. Jensen, Wei Tang, Xubo Liu, Alexandra I. 2019.10.003.

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NREL develops novel method to produce renewable acrylonitrile; carbon fibers from renewable biomass

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The high acrylonitrile yield allows us to propose a potential industrial process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to renewable acrylonitrile and carbon fibers. Moreover, this new high-yield process can utilize non-food biomass, such as agricultural wastes, as a feedstock instead of propylene. Karp, Todd R. Biddy, Eric C.

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FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. The converted hybrids were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation, which provided the hybrid-electric systems ( earlier post ). Tags: Conversions Fleets Hybrids. over the past six months.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Components of the Eaton heavy-duty hydraulic launch assist (HLA) system. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. The ISL-G engine has a maintenance free three way catalyst (TWC) that is 95% effective in NO x conversion and is highly effective in controlling all CO 2 and hydrocarbons. Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid.

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DOE awards $22M to support next generation electric machines for manufacturing

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These projects, funded through the Next Generation Electric Machines funding opportunity, could cut energy waste by as much as 30%. They are more durable and reliable, and can eliminate up to 90% of the power losses in electricity conversion compared to current technologies.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Solid state thermoelectric energy conversion devices. Eaton Corporation. Zoltek Companies, Inc. Grantee Description. GMZ Energy, Inc.

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FedEx boosts fleet with hybrid-electric trucks

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The hybrid conversions took place in Charlotte, North Carolina over the last six months and were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation. The aim of the conversion programme is not only to reduce pollution but also to extend the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production.

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