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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit.

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DOE Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute awards ~$10M to 10 projects

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The aim of this project is to develop Smart Manufacturing Platform-ready tools for the reliable, profitable, and energy-efficient operation of a cryogenic air-separation unit, rigorously test these tools in cyber-physical environment, and deploy some of them to efficiently operate in a commercial air-separation plant. Virginia Tech.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

Cars That Think

I believe that IEEE should be open to all technologists and that we should create a safe environment that supports our members to be their best selves. Virginia Tech. I support a member-led organization, open discussion and transparency within the IEEE, and believe that we must be a representative global organization. Saifur Rahman.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering.

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Obama Administration launches new public-private institute to support innovation in additive manufacturing technology with $30M in federal funding

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This pilot institute will bridge the gap between basic research and product development for additive manufacturing; provide shared assets to help companies, particularly small manufacturers; access cutting-edge capabilities and equipment; and create an environment to educate and train workers in advanced additive manufacturing skills.

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Xerox Parc’s Engineers on How They Invented the Future—and How Xerox Lost It

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The Open Environment and How It Changed PARC started with a small nucleus—perhaps fewer than 20 people. A high-speed network that connects computers, printers, and other peripherals in an office or building. And in the Xerox environment in ’76, all of a sudden you could create things and make lots of them.” Local area network.

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