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Hexcel makes $10M 2nd round investment in 3D printing company Oxford Performance Materials

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(OPM), a leader in advanced materials science and high performance additive manufacturing (HPAM), closed on an additional round of strategic investment from Hexcel Corporation. In May 2016, OPM and Hexcel announced an initial strategic investment from Hexcel of $15 million.

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Linde and Praxair to merge; global industrial gas major valued at > $70B

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Based on 2016 reported results, the combination will create a company with pro forma revenues of approximately US$29 billion (€27 billion), prior to adjustments, potential divestitures and regulatory limitations, and a combined current market value in excess of US$70 billion (€66 billion).

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ANGP gets exclusive license to UTRC technology for conformable natural gas vehicle storage tanks

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We are eager to transition our successful technology advancements under the MOVE program into a commercial product and anticipate working closely with ANGP in 2016 and beyond as it builds the market for ANG vehicles. David Parekh, corporate vice president, Research, and director, UTRC.

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IKEA Teams Up With Electrify America To Provide Charging in The United States.

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As a result, more than 200 public chargers will be installed at IKEA retail sites in 18 states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. ” Committed Ever Since.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Connecticut Department of Transportation. The Connecticut Department of Transportation will receive funding to purchase 40' Proterra E2 Max battery electric buses through a joint effort with CTtransit’s Hartford Division and Greater Bridgeport Transit. Delaware Transit Corporation. Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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The Road Map, a collaborative effort among industry, government, and academia, concluded that a total of 68 hydrogen stations with a cumulative capacity to serve 20,000 vehicles must be operational in California by the beginning of 2016. California has nine publicly accessible stations, with 14 new or upgraded stations in development.

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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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Connecticut Green Bank. On another front, DOE will partner with industry, the National Laboratories, and other stakeholders to develop a study that will examine the vehicle, battery, infrastructure, and economic implications of direct current (DC) fast charging of up to 350 kW, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

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