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IEEE Receives Grant to Develop Lesson Plans On Semiconductors

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The ON Semiconductor Foundation , an onsemi Giving Now program, recently awarded the IEEE Foundation a two-year grant totaling US $137,125 for IEEE TryEngineering to develop content about semiconductor technology for middle school students and their teachers. The preuniversity outreach program is overseen by IEEE Educational Activities.

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. Data from DOE testing of MY2001-2006 vehicles is available in EPA Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211 at www.regulations.gov.

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Zero Motorcycles Awarded Grants Exceeding $1.8M for Advanced Electric Powertrain Development Program

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Zero Motorcycles was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to begin development of a new advanced compact electric powertrain project. The California Energy Commission grant funding is subject to final contract negotiations and approval by the CEC Board. The 2010 Zero S. Click to enlarge.

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Wildcat receives 100th patent for battery cathode materials technology – Charged EVs

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Wildcat has been developing nickel- and cobalt-free battery materials since 2006. The 100th Wildcat patent, granted by the US in January 2024, protects the company’s development of “Cathode with Disordered Rocksalt Material and Method of Forming the Cathode.”

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SGL Group joint venture receives grant for development of a novel high-performance carbon-fiber precursor

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million) grant from the Bavaria FIT program under the Bavarian undersecretary of the state of Katja Hessel to fund the development of a novel carbon-fiber precursor with revised properties. EPG, based in Kelheim (Donau/Germany), was founded at the end of 2006 as a joint venture between SGL Group and Lenzing Group. million (US$2.1-million)

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Successful scrappage applicants will receive a grant to scrap or—for the first time—retrofit their vehicle for certain vans and minibuses. Source: Transport for London. daily charge.

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