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NGen Canada awarding $76M to 15 zero-emission vehicle projects

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In 2021, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) launched a call for proposals to support R&D projects for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing, systems, components, and batteries in Canada. Lead: Cnem Corporation; Partners: Talon Metals Services Inc., Palcan Energy Corporation.

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Automotive Partnership Canada awarding nearly $19M to 6 new projects; lightweight materials, lower-cost fuel cells and Li-ion batteries

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These university-industry partnerships will receive almost $34 million in total project support. These partnerships will be supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and National Research Council Canada (NRC). GM Canada, and Hydrogenics.

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Titanium Corporation receives patent for improved solvent recovery from oil sands tailings

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Titanium Corporation Inc. Titanium Corporation’s process will intercept forth treatment plant (FTP) tailings near their discharge into the tailings pond. Titanium Corporation is developing unique technologies to recover heavy minerals, primarily zircon, and a significant portion of bitumen from this tailings stream.

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Lockheed Martin invests $4M in Forge Hydrocarbons; lipid to hydrocarbons technology

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Canada-based Forge Hydrocarbons Corporation, a spin-off from the University of Alberta ( earlier post ), has received a US$4-million from Lockheed Martin under the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy. million contribution by Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

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Canada Minister of Natural Resources emphasizes key role of oil sands in the country’s energy future

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Speaking at the at the University of Toronto’s Hart House Alumni Dinner Series, Canada Minister of Natural Resources, Joe Oliver, emphasized the pivotal role that Canada’s oil sands will continue to play in the country’s energy future. New energy markets and infrastructure offer tremendous benefits to Canada and Canadians.

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HEI study in Europe finds evidence of health effects at lower levels of air pollution

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Bert Brunekreef at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, and colleagues reported that exposure to PM 2.5 , BC, and NO 2 showed significant associations of air pollution exposure with natural-cause, cardiovascular, respiratory, and lung cancer mortality. particle composition.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing new safety systems with autonomous driving support

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A research project within Volvo Car Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Signals and Systems at Chalmers University of Technology is developing Intersection Support, a system which alerts and automatically brakes for crossing traffic when necessary. In the US 21.5% Sweden reported 47,000 animal collisions in 2010.

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