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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

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LeMond Carbon announced the results of an independent technical audit conducted by Bureau Veritas (BV) of its carbon fiber manufacturing process. The audit was conducted on a pilot line at Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus facility in Geelong, Australia.

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PNNL leads team to accelerate development of affordable carbon fiber composites

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This approach should speed the development of more economical carbon fiber materials. While stronger and lighter than steel, carbon fiber composites are relatively expensive. As part of the project, PNNL also analyzed the costs of long carbon fiber components versus standard steel and fiberglass composites.

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DOE to award more than $7M to four projects to advance hydrogen storage

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The selected organizations will provide close to $2 million in cost share. The projects focus on lowering the cost of compressed hydrogen storage systems and on developing advanced materials for hydrogen storage. will use a coordinated approach to reduce the costs associated with compressed hydrogen storage systems. and AOC Inc.,

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

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory and its partners will develop a cost-effective and efficient smart structural coating deposition system and advanced high-end technology tools to inspect and rehabilitate gas distribution pipelines. University of Colorado, Boulder. University of Maryland. Carnegie Mellon University.

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DOE to issue $47M FY17 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity

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The objective of this area of interest is to develop and demonstrate both technology and supplier readiness for the production of electric traction drive systems that can meet specified technical targets, including cost of ≤$8/kilowatt (kW); specific power of ≥1.4 DOE is putting particular emphasis on meeting the cost target.

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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 to provide up to $14.2M to develop lightweight materials for advanced vehicles

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DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.