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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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Advances in low-cost composite materials will help manufacturers build longer, lighter and stronger blades to capture the maximum levels of wind energy and support a cost-competitive US offshore wind industry. .; Rockwell Collins; Rolls-Royce; Siemens; System Insights; The Dow Chemical Company; UPS.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. University of Oregon. Florida Power and Light Company. Georgia Power. General Motors. Hawaiian Electric. Hawai`i Electric Light. Maui Electric. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO).

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