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ORNL laser-interference structuring technique shows potential for reducing industrial chemical processing for vehicles

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Two chemical pre-treatment processes are widely used in industrial settings to prepare for coating adhesion and protect aluminum alloy surfaces against corrosion. When he read DoD’s call for research on nonsolvent surface preparation, Sabau recognized that a similar technique could be effective for coating adhesion as well.

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Novelis supplying aluminum for Cadillac CT6 in N America and China

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The CT6 features one of the most advanced mixed use automotive body structures in the industry, including all-aluminum exterior body panels and rear-drive architecture. Laser welding, flow drill fasteners and self-piercing rivets are also used, along with nearly 600 feet of advanced structural adhesives. Henriksson, F.

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SMDI releases steel roadmap for automotive; Gen3 AHSS

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The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI)—a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)—has now released its 2016 Steel Industry Technology Roadmap for Automotive. The roadmap also identifies technical gaps in the application of these advanced products and on a high level identifies potential projects.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Investigate the use of magnesium sheet for vehicle applications while tackling the major challenges of alloying, stamping, joining, and corrosion protection. PPG Industries, Inc. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods.

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4 Ways to Put Lasers on Silicon

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They are used in high-speed optical transceivers that link server racks in data centers, including the one used to deliver the IEEE Spectrum website, in lidars to keep self-driving cars on track, and in spectrometers to spot chemicals in the atmosphere, among many other applications.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction.

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New Trends in The Designing of EV Batteries

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Depending on the application, other variations can offer the ideal trade-off. Typically, laser welding or ultrasonic bonding is used to make these connections. These questions are based on industry experience with current lithium-ion batteries. Power cells and energy cells are the two main categories of cells.

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