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DOE awarding $11M to advance renewable carbon fiber production from biomass

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million for two projects that aim to advance the production of cost-competitive, high-performance carbon fiber material from renewable, non-food-based feedstocks, such as agricultural residues and woody biomass. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of Golden, Colorado will receive up to $5.3

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NREL develops novel method to produce renewable acrylonitrile; carbon fibers from renewable biomass

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and their colleagues have devised a novel catalytic method to produce renewable acrylonitrile (ACN) using 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP), which can be biologically produced from sugars. Conceptual process diagram for renewable ACN production from biomass sugars.

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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DOE to award $15.8M to 30 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies projects

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Selected projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year ( earlier post ), in support of DOE’s materials research and advanced manufacturing priorities. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. University of Colorado Boulder.

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ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

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Structural Materials-aided Advanced Renewal Technology for REPAIR (SMART REPAIR) - $5,000,000. University of Colorado, Boulder. Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for New Pipeline Fabrication in Live, Natural Gas Distribution Mains - $1,000,000. Selected projects are: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ULC Robotics.

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DOE selects eight integrated biorefinery projects for up to $15M total in funding

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These projects will work to solve research and developmental challenges encountered for the successful scale-up and reliable operations of integrated biorefineries (IBRs); decrease capital and operating expenses; and focus on the manufacture of advanced or cellulosic biofuels and higher-value bioproducts.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Clean Fleet Report feels a HUD should be standard on all vehicles if auto manufacturers and the government are serious about reducing distracted driving. Clean Fleet Report. A versatile rear seat.

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