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ExxonMobil, Georgia Tech and Imperial College London publish joint research on potential breakthrough in membrane technology for oil refining

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Imperial College of London have published in the journal Science joint research on potential breakthroughs in a new membrane technology that could reduce emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. —Thompson et al. —Ryan Lively, the John H.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. Agility providing 445 CNG fuel systems to UPS. Click to enlarge.

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. In 2016, UPS invested $100 million in CNG fueling stations and vehicles.

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Current performance data from the company shows demonstrated specific capacity of 900 – 2000 mAh/g, with a 1 st cycle efficiency of 80+ %. XG Sciences will lead a team that includes battery maker LG Chem Power, Inc. Particle diameters can range from sub-micron to 50+ microns.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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Fossil fuel job impacts. EVs will obviously have an impact on jobs in the fossil fuel and biofuel industries as well. The Princeton analysis estimates that by 2030 net fossil fuel energy jobs in the U.S. Fossil fuel industries are traditionally where a worker can earn a large paycheck without needing a college degree.

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John Brooks Slaughter: Courageous Advocate for Diversity in STEM

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I visited schools in Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georgia, and I established relationships with some of the scientists at Howard University ,” an HBCU in Washington, D.C. Unshakable faith in being gifted and Black The fuel that powered his personal mission came from a life spent overcoming obstacles.