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the giant Japanese integrated trading company, will start selling fuel cells for commercial vehicles via a partnership with California-based US Hybrid. Sumitomo, which is strengthening its automobile business and expects growth in the fuel cell market, plans to supply mostly Japanese commercial vehicle makers, according to the report.

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MARCH 26, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), which will focus on growing US manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting US competitiveness through major improvements in manufacturing energy productivity. Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative. Earlier post.)

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JULY 11, 2013

The UK is launching a new £10-million (US$15-million) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) to translate the emerging field of synthetic biology into application and provide a bridge between academia and industry. Establishing the IKC was one of the recommendations of the UK Roadmap for Synthetic Biology , published in July 2012.

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MARCH 24, 2013

NAMII , the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012 ( earlier post ), and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced the awardees of its initial call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects from NAMII members.

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, intends to construct manufacturing facilities in China and the US to utilize recently-developed advanced technology for the production of ethanol for chemical applications and other industrial uses. —Dave Weidman.

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JULY 29, 2014

The agreement will focus on the development of Intelligent Energy’s differentiated fuel cell engine technology towards commercialization in applications that are targeted to include compact cars and two-wheeler vehicles, as well as in range extender units for low-emission light vehicles. Earlier post.).

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JULY 10, 2012

Stratasys, a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are partnering to develop fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing for production use. The company holds 380 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The total size of the global hydrogen and fuel cell market—including revenues from fuel cells and from hydrogen for fuel cells and internal combustion engines (ICEs)—will reach $785 million in 2012, according to a new white paper from Pike Research.

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Washington State University, Pullman To develop and manufacture his relay, he launched Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in 1982 from his basement in Pullman, Wash. Today SEL manufactures hundreds of products that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems in more than 165 countries. Schweitzer Manufacturing Co.

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

Source: 2012 Global R&D Funding Forecast. in 2012 to more than $1.4 That $436 billion in forecasted spending is expected to be broken down in the following way: US Private Industry will spend by far the largest amount with a projection of $279.6 billion in R&D in 2012, up 3.75% over 2011. Industry Snapshots.

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APRIL 22, 2015

Taiwan’s largest integrated steel maker, China Steel Corporation (CSC), has announced formal Board approval of a 1400-million TWD (US$46 million) capital investment in a LanzaTech commercial ethanol facility. Earlier post.). We need to keep fossil resources in the ground and carbon recycling is one way we can achieve this.

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MARCH 22, 2017

FIA grants homologation to nine manufacturers for 2018/19 Formula E season. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) released the names of the nine manufacturers that have been granted homologation from the 2018/19 season of the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. The manufacturers are: ABT Formel E. NextEV NIO.

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MARCH 21, 2013

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV) powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications ( earlier post ), will establish a new commercial vehicle manufacturing Joint Venture with the Henan Benma Company (Benma) in the Henan province of China.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Deployed since 2012, WAVE has demonstrated the capability to develop and integrate high-power charging systems into heavy-duty electric vehicles from leading commercial EV manufacturers. WAVE has become a market leader in inductive charging systems, which are much better suited for commercial EVs than plug-in charging systems.

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JUNE 23, 2022

In response to the global trend toward decarbonization, the shipping industry is also stepping up its environmental initiatives. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), overall carbon dioxide emissions from shipping increased nearly 10% from 2012–2018, accounting for 2.9% of global anthropogenic emissions.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Neste, the leading producer of renewable diesel and Boeing, the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, will work together to promote and accelerate the commercialization of renewable aviation fuel. at the beginning of 2012.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

In 2012, nearly 80% of total investment in the global fuel cell industry was made in US companies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Total fuel cell shipments increased in 2012, in terms of total units and megawatts (MW).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. Electric vehicles batteries are at the heart of the transformation of the automotive industry because of their potential applications.

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MARCH 21, 2011

Materia plans to open an olefin metathesis catalyst manufacturing and R&D facility in Singapore. Materia’s new facility will reach initial operating capacity of 10 metric tons by the end of 2012. In addition to catalyst manufacturing, the plant will house research, development, and technical service resources.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Three UK Government Departments are working with 13 industrial partners from the utility, gas, infrastructure and global car manufacturing sectors on a project to ensure the UK is well-positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Limited. Air Products PLC.

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JULY 12, 2013

The UK government and automotive industry are investing £500 million (US$755 million) each over the next 10 years in an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to research, to develop and to commercialize the technologies for the low carbon vehicles of the future. Government and industry expect the APC to open during 2014.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Founded in 2012, Solid Power is a Colorado-based developer of next-generation all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. With eight years of technology development and three years of manufacturing development, Solid Power has been working to deliver better performing all-solid-state batteries using low-cost, industry standard processes.

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JMBM Canada includes a team with more than 360 years of collective experience, including R&D, pilot to commercial scale cathode production and product qualification and quality assurance systems qualified for tier 1 automotive lithium-ion cell manufacturers. Johnson Matthey and?Enapter

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MARCH 15, 2012

3M is investing in the research and manufacturing of novel silicon (Si)-based anode materials for Li-ion batteries. The company has invested resources and expertise toward commercialization of battery technology for the past 15 years. Earlier post.). cell capacity by 20% or more, depending on cathode energy density. and cell design.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Renewable fuels company Mascoma Corporation has implemented key components of the commercialization strategy for its Mascoma Grain Technology, or MGT, yeast product—the first commercial application of Mascoma’s proprietary consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) technology platform. Mascoma and Lallemand Specialties, Inc.

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OCTOBER 31, 2020

By sourcing leading suppliers and manufacturers, we will provide a portfolio of offerings and price points that will enable our customers to accelerate their introduction of zero-emission vehicles into their fleets. —Roman Cornell, president and chief commercial officer of ABC Companies.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer. The joint venture will initially launch a refreshed Baotou Bei Ben model and then launch a brand new model by 2012 with input from Hyundai’s technology and equipment. is one of the leading commercial vehicle companies in China, ranking No. Baotou Bei Ben Heavy-Duty Truck Co.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) selected a team of Honeywell developers for its 2012 Control Systems Technology Award in recognition of the team’s work in developing the OnRAMP Design Suite for Powertrain Control.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The PowerPhase HD 220 T system includes the most powerful electric motor UQM has yet manufactured, and an all-new controller designed specifically for the commercial vehicle market. UQM Technologies, Inc. The PowerPhase Pro electric propulsion system that is in volume production will also be part of the UQM display.

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JUNE 22, 2012

In a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology Menetrez identifies and discusses human exposure and environmental impact issues, as well as current research and development activities of academic, commercial, and governmental groups. —Menetrez 2012. —Menetrez 2012. —Menetrez 2012.

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MARCH 29, 2012

The MGT product—the first commercial application of Mascoma’s proprietary CBP technology platform—is a bioengineered drop-in substitute for conventional fermenting yeast that lowers costs for corn ethanol producers by alleviating the need to purchase most of the expensive enzymes currently used in corn ethanol production.

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Developing the industrial system. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. Additional investment also is expected at Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to support ongoing high volumes of gasoline engine manufacture. Source: ACEA.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced today that the assembly of its Chevrolet Move—sold as the Wuling Rong Guang in China—will be assembled at General Motors Egypt starting in the third quarter of 2012. It currently produces light commercial vehicles, light duty trucks and passenger vehicles.

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This is the largest order for pure-electric buses outside of China to date, which sets a new record in sales volume for the overseas pure-electric bus industry. launched a public commercial tender covering diesel, CNG and electric technologies for 1,295 buses in August. Bogotá City Public Transport Authority (TRANSMILENIO S.A.)

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

ARPA-E intends to formally issue a revised version of this Open FOA in early March 2012. Now, ARPA-E is seeking input from industry, academia, and other interested stakeholders on the steps and challenges necessary to scale-up and apply these and related technologies in a commercial-scale facility. Earlier post.)

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