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APRIL 7, 2022

After full review, NASA and SpinLaunch will publish all non-proprietary launch environment information from the test flight. Ultimately, SpinLaunch’s Orbital Accelerator will accelerate a launch vehicle containing a satellite up to 5,000 miles per hour using a rotating carbon-fiber-arm within a 300-ft diameter steel vacuum chamber.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. This project represents the unique opportunity DOE’s National Laboratory System offers to the industry, to collaborate in an open environment to deliver fast, innovative, manufacturing solutions. Mechanical components—i.e., Click to enlarge.

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MAY 5, 2020

Hydrogen as a zero-carbon energy carrier has the potential to transform fundamentally the global energy landscape—but the production must benefit the environment, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The largest markets for non-combusted carbon are carbon black (~10s MT), graphite (~0.1

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

VTO is focused on critical barriers identified by joint government/industry research that are either unique to or common among three major combustion strategies: (1) Low?Temperature Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. durability).

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JANUARY 14, 2013

The engine is paired with an industry-exclusive seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching for more precise up and down shifts. Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to the fit the driver’s environment.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The mixing of radial and axial flux layout enables the best torque to power-to-weight ratio in the industry, the company said. Even the rotor uses the renown Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology (presently used in Koenigsegg’s rims, steering wheel, seats, etc). Peak power density is 8.3

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The company claims to have adopted design practices from across the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber. Customizable wood decks give a warm feel and functional traction in marine environments.”

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

The deckhouse and hangar take full advantage of the properties of carbon fiber materials and balsa wood cores. These attributes reduce maintenance cost over the lifespan of the ship due to its corrosion resistance in the marine environment and allow for improved hull stability, more payload and increased ship speeds.

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Carbon San Antonio Carbon Fiber Mariner 218

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MAY 19, 2014

Potential high-value products from isolated lignin include low-cost carbon fiber, engineering plastics and thermoplastic elastomers, polymeric foams and membranes, and a variety of fuels and chemicals—all currently sourced from petroleum. Each product stream, however, has its own distinct challenges.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments. Challenges: Sustainability and industry collaboration This efficient energy harvester combines piezoelectric composites with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer and epoxy resin, a unique combination that was able to store electricity even after 100,000 uses.

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MAY 14, 2013

The Hydrogen Compression, Storage, and Dispensing Cost Reduction Workshop was held at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) on 20–21 March 2013, and featured 36 participants representing industry, government, and national laboratories with expertise in the relevant fields. Composite carbon fiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Details of the cost analysis will be shared with the prospective licensees.

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JUNE 16, 2011

KLiB’s 25 industrial partners, including BASF, BOSCH, Evonik and SGL Group, will invest a double-digit million sum in the operation of this pilot plant; the BMBF will fund the research work. The battery pilot plant will be operated by Kompetenznetzwerk Lithium-Ionen Batterien (KLiB) (Lithium-Ion Battery Competence Network).

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JUNE 3, 2013

The members of the NPE, a group of representatives from industry, science, and politics, recommended to the Federal Government that research production lines should be built for joint use by all companies. SGL Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials.

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JUNE 20, 2015

Boeing announced the next phase in ecoDemonstrator 757 testing today, including its first flight with US-made “green diesel” ( earlier post ) and two new environment-related technologies. made green diesel is another positive step toward reducing our industry’s use of fossil fuel.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. with advanced robotics systems to create an in-pipe map.

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MAY 14, 2024

This shift underscores the industry’s reliance on AI in vehicle design and manufacturing, pointing towards a future where hybrid, electric, and autonomous cars dominate the automotive landscape. #1 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) autonomously navigate factory floors, transporting materials efficiently while adapting to obstacles.

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APRIL 4, 2015

Plastics have been recognized as possessing these qualities since the 1980s, but at that time it was only possible to produce this type of part in a small volume and by investing a lot of effort in the form of manual labor—a non-starter for the automotive industry, in which cylinder blocks are mass-produced in millions of units.

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JUNE 21, 2016

The winning coalition, headquartered in Los Angeles, California brings together a consortium of nearly 200 partners from across academia, industry, and non-profits to spur advances in smart sensors and digital process controls that can significantly improve the efficiency of US advanced manufacturing. Industry-proposed Institutes Competition.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

I think we have just started as an industry down that serious weight reduction path, and I think that is the next big change that we will see and that will enable the engines to come down also. A fundamental theme is fuel efficiency for everyone; key to delivering on that is lightweighting. —Barb Samardzich.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

After capturing carbon dioxide, the materials give it up easily so that the CO 2 can be used in making other substances, or permanently isolated from the environment. Reported capture values under humid conditions are among the highest reported for CO 2 adsorption from the air.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The targets are “stretch goals” established with consultation with stakeholders across the industry. Lightweight material systems include carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys, advanced high strength steel, and aluminum alloys; and techniques to join combinations of these materials in a cost effective manner are also critical.

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JULY 10, 2010

Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions.

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MAY 7, 2009

billion); carbon capture and sequestration ($3.4 There are three primary funded organizations within DOE: National Security; Energy and Environment; and Science. The combined Energy and Environment organization has a $10.269 billion request (39% of the total), a decrease of 8.7%. billion); basic science research ($1.6

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JANUARY 12, 2018

Part of DOE’s High Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program ( earlier post ), the seven new public private partnerships will enable greater collaboration between DOE national labs and the US manufacturing industry. The projects selected for awards are: PPG Industries, Inc. Vitro Flat Glass LLC. million tons of CO 2.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

The academic and industry partners in the Visio.M The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. Click to enlarge. consortium ( earlier post ) are showcasing their new lightweight urban electric vehicle at eCarTec in Munich. million (US$13.7

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JANUARY 14, 2012

The clean technology professional motorsport championship will include various categories and remain open to any OEMs desiring to showcase and develop their own green credentials in a cost-controlled environment. It also concerns encouraging the dramatic shift soon to occur in the way the industry has operated up until now.

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JANUARY 4, 2020

The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions. This application has demonstrated that MPE sensors are robust under harsh environments, are accurate, and have rapid response times to measuring mixed gas compositions. Gas to Carbon Fiber Crystals (G2-CFX).

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory seeks to disrupt the steel industry by developing a potentially zero-carbon ironmaking process that eliminates the use of coke or natural gas and requires less energy than current processes. Argonne National Laboratory. Cryogen-fRee Ultra-high fIeld Superconducting Electric (CRUISE) Motor - $5,761,467.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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APRIL 24, 2024

So I made the trip to China and snuck my way behind the scenes at a number of factories to check out some of the biggest and most important players in the industry. Yadea Factory Tour and Test Riding Yadea is a titan of the electric two-wheeler industry. That’s the MC10’s natural environment.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Blue Fields: Single Point Mooring Array for High-Yield Macroalgae Culture The Kampachi Farms team will develop technologies for the delivery of deep seawater nutrients to a novel macroalgae production farm design suitable for deployment in tropical and subtropical deep ocean environments. Marine Biological Laboratory – Woods Hole, MA.

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JULY 17, 2015

Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. This industry can be greatly expanded and improved to absorb all fossil material.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A full charge on an industrial outlet thus takes less than two-and-half hours. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength.

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