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Latest generation diesels power 36% of US commercial trucks

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Thirty-six percent of all commercial diesel trucks on US roads are now powered by the newest generation of diesel technologies (MY 2011 and newer), up from 30% in 2016 and 25.7% Indiana, Texas and California rank highest in the greatest total numbers of new Class 8 heavy-duty trucks.

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GE Aviation hits Farnborough at full throttle; $7.5B in R&D investments since 2010; ceramic matrix composites and 3D printing

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GE Aviation has announced eight new factories in eight years to respond to record engine orders. By year’s end, GE and CFM International (the 50/50 joint company of GE and Safran) will have more than 15,000 commercial engines on back order. From 2010 through 2016, GE Aviation’s R&D investments will surpass $7.5

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Purdue Research Foundation greenlights construction of $50M research institute for composite materials

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Purdue Research Foundation Board of Directors recently approved construction of the $50-million, 62,000-square-foot Indiana Manufacturing Institute, where Purdue University researchers will expand research of composite materials manufacturing. The Boeing 787 commercial airplane is a wonderful example of what this technology can achieve.

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Alcoa completes acquisition of RTI International Metals, expands titanium capabilities

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This transaction positions Alcoa to capitalize on strong growth in the commercial aerospace sector. Projections for 2016 and 2017 sales growth have nearly doubled to 8 and 13%, from 4 to 5% and 6%, respectively, showing the ongoing strength of the sector. Alcoa expects global aerospace sales growth of 8 to 9% in 2015.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. —Chrysler S-1.

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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

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The EV maker opened an office in Santa Clara, CA, in Silicon Valley, in 2016 under the name SF Motors. Its vehicle portfolio in China consists primarily of small ICE commercial vehicles, which it manufactures through a joint venture with Dongfeng. Engineers at Seres took a vertical approach to developing the EV powertrain.

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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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Loan guarantees can be an important tool to commercialize innovative technologies because these projects may be unable to obtain full commercial financing due to the perceived risks associated with technology that has never been deployed at commercial scale in the United States. Duke Energy Indiana. City of Seattle.

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