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NSF awards UIC $1.44M to discover new 2D materials for better batteries

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The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $1.44-million Since the discovery of graphene in 2004, about 700 2D materials are predicted to be stable; many remain to be synthesized. million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to discover new 2D materials that can be used to manufacture better and cheaper batteries.

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Report: Mitsubishi Motors to cut US output 55%

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will reduce the output capacity of its US plant in Illinois by 55% to 50,000 units, from its current annual capacity of 110,000 units. which operates the plant, has carried out a series of layoffs since fiscal 2004. The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. To improve its bottom line, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc.,

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Invenergy and Xtreme Power launch JV for 1.5 MW grid energy storage system

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Invenergy LLC, a Chicago-based renewable energy generation company, and Xtreme Power, a provider of real-time power management and energy storage solutions, launched a joint venture to deploy a fast-acting energy storage system in Illinois.

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Supper Clubs in New York Are a Vanishing Breed. Café Carlyle Is Keeping the Tradition Alive

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I saw him just before he retired in 2004 (he died in 2005 at the age of 80), and he held that room in his hand. For a guy from Illinois who grew up during the Great Depression, one of 10 children, his was a singular New York story. He remains its muse.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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The company has facilities in Plymouth, Michigan, San Jose, California, Irvine, California, and Normal, Illinois. million-square-foot factory in Normal Illinois the home for manufacturing of vehicles and components such as battery packs. Vinnels was previously the Executive Program Director at McLaren from 2004 through 2017.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

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Even something as simple as putting in an order at a McDonald’s drive-through in Illinois has raised legal questions about collecting biometric data without consent. In 2004, Singh fielded her first query about hoax callers from the Coast Guard. She analyzed the recordings they provided, and she sent the service several conclusions. “I

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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