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USDA invests $26 million in biofuel infrastructure to expand availability of higher-blend renewable fuels in 23 states

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $26 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states. The company also will install 13 dispensers at two more fueling stations in Ohio and Kentucky. In Ohio, United Dairy Farmers Inc.

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U Kentucky CAER receives $1M for carbon fiber research

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The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) received a $1 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to continue their research in developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber. The center is home to the largest carbon fiber spinline at any university in North America.

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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Aleris will invest $350 million to upgrade capabilities at its aluminum rolling mill in Lewisport, Kentucky. We have partnered with customers in the premium automotive segment from our Duffel, Belgium facility for years to develop and produce some of the most technically advanced lightweight aluminum solutions available today.

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Extracting rare earth elements from coal with plasma assist

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The US National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is collaborating with the University of Kentucky and their subcontractor Virginia Tech to demonstrate a novel process for the extraction of REEs from coal using plasma. The collaborators researched using low-temperature plasma to pretreat coal-based materials resourced from West Kentucky No.

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Kobe Steel to build aluminum extrusion and fabrication plant in Kentucky; bumper and car frame materials

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KPEX) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The establishment of KPEX will enable Kobe Steel to manufacture and supply the same high-quality aluminum extrusions and fabricated products available in Japan in the North American market. Japan-based Kobe Steel, Ltd. KPEX will make bumper materials for cars and car frame materials.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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Ford has given the 2023 Escape SUV a makeover that includes a stylish new ST-Line series, available 13.2-inch liter EcoBoost engine targeting 180hp with front-wheel or available all-wheel drive, as well as an available hybrid option with front-wheel drive. ST-Line Select and ST-Line Elite both offer an available 2.0-liter

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Honda reaches agreement with Ascend Elements toward procurement of recycled Li-ion battery resources in N America

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NMC hydroxide and sintered NMC cathode materials Various metal ratios including 111, 532, 622, 811 Particle d50 available in both 5-6µm and 10-12µm In October 2022, Ascend Elements began construction in Kentucky of its largest electric vehicle battery recycling and engineered materials manufacturing facility.

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