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DOE to award $9M to promote consensus on future fossil energy technologies

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One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to “ ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection. ” turbines, fuel cells, hybrids, novel power generation cycles); coal conversion (e.g.,

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Video Friday: Robots at Night

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Waymo ] Robots attend valves Opening and closing with grace Steady and precise [ Sanctuary AI ] REInvest Robotics in conversation with Brian Gerkey, co-founder and now-former CEO of Open Robotics on his wishlist for robotics. REInvest Robotics ] This Stanford Seminar is from Aaron Edsinger of Hello Robot, on Humanizing Robot Design.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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Compared to Li-ion batteries: PbC batteries are more affordable [3x] than lithium-ion or supercapacitors; PbC batteries have recycling value at end-of-life [$35/lbs], while Lithium-ion batteries have recycling cost at end-of-life [~$75/lbs]. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar, UIUC). —Tom Granville.

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