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GWU team develops low-cost, high-yield one-pot synthesis of carbon nanofibers from atmospheric CO2

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A team led by Dr. Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) —Stuart Licht. 5b02427.

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DOE selects 7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell research projects for further development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 7 projects that will help develop low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for central power generation from fossil energy resources for further research. Boston University. The projects include: ?. Topic Area 1: Electrochemical Performance Enhancement Activity.

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THINK Completes $40M Equity Round; Ener1 Chairman and CEO Becomes Chairman of THINK

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The investment round was co-led by RockPort Capital Partners, an investment fund co-located in Boston and Menlo Park, Calif., Ener1 fully intends to invest further resources in THINK. With the new equity, THINK says it is now fully funded and expects to become cash-flow positive in 2011. This is a seminal event for THINK.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Low Cost Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Reusable Sorbents for Energy and Water Industries, $150,000 Qualification of SAS4A/SASSYS-1 for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Authorization and Licensing, $674,484 Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC, Chevy Chase, Md. Touchstone Research Laboratory, Triadelphia, W. El Centro, Calif. Louisville, Colo.

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Years Later, Alphabet’s Everyday Robots Have Made Some Progress

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We'll get into the details in a moment, but the high-level news here is that Alphabet appears to have thrown a lot of resources behind this effort while embracing a long time horizon, and that its investment is starting to pay dividends. 1:40 — People really like throwing shade at Boston Dynamics, don't they? Recognizing things, yes.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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A survey by McKinsey & Company for the City found a lack of consumer information and lack of educational resources about electric vehicles. The City is also launching new efforts to provide New Yorkers with the facts about electric vehicles.

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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However, the report notes, renewable energy price improvements are not universal, and costs range widely according to resources and the availability of financing. Offshore wind and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies are in earlier stages and deployment costs remain higher than those of fossil fuels.

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