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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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The combined workforce of more than 250 professionals, headquartered in California, brings deep domain expertise and long-standing OEM relationships, positioning TAE Power Solutions to become a market leader in emerging power management technologies. Background. The path to Power Solutions began with TAE solving a power problem for fusion.

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

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Louis , Mo.

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GM's Cruise Laying Off Hundreds to Slash Costs

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After high-profile crashes and being forced to temporarily shutter operations in California, the autonomous vehicle unit announced yesterday that it would lay off a quarter of its workforce in a move that sees around 900 people losing their jobs. The hits keep on coming for GM’s Cruise.

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Li-ion maker Amprius raises $30M to accelerate commercialization of high-energy, high-capacity batteries

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Amprius will use the funds to commercialize its batteries and further develop the next generations of its advanced batteries. Amprius’ Series A and B investors include Trident Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners, IPV Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Chinergy Capital, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, and Stanford University.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of more than $15 million to projects that will advance biofuels and electric vehicle research in California. The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. Earlier post.)

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IEEE Honors Pioneering Engineers

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Meet the recipients of the 2022 IEEE medals, service awards, honorary membership, and corporate recognition. MADNI University of California, Los Angeles “For pioneering contributions to the development and commercialization of innovative sensing and systems technologies, and for distinguished research leadership.” IEEE ROBERT N.

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NHTSA Launches Safety Investigation Into GM's Cruise

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General Motors’ Cruise may be one of the first companies in the world to field driverless vehicles as part of a commercial endeavor. & More recently, we’ve seen the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) board effectively going against San Francisco to ensure the expansion of Cruise and Waymo.

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