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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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DNV GL USA, Inc aims to develop a new, corrosive-resistant, multi-layered coating (metallic and polymeric) used to repair and protect natural gas pipeline repair welds, to reduce natural gas emissions caused by corrosion. Modular System for Direct Conversion of Methane into Methanol via Photocatalysis. AOI 2A: Multifunction Catalyst.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Another project is underway in Hobbs (New Mexico, USA). The tanks can store around five kilograms (11.0

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products. In fact, use of these fuels is required by law in many states of the USA. It is wasteful and destructive to be burning this versatile molecule; we must stop.

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