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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

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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.” Several different videos of the Vonmercier Arosa show it operating on everything from water to grass and even snow.

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

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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. University of Maryland.

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The system takes three main inputs: ambient air, water, and a sustainable energy source, and produces butanol with high selectivity. 3D-Printed Ceramic Thermocatalytic CO 2 Reactor with High Carbon Conversion and Energy Efficiencies - $3,100,104. University of Maryland. Dimensional Energy. UC Berkeley.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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This application has demonstrated that MPE sensors are robust under harsh environments, are accurate, and have rapid response times to measuring mixed gas compositions. The process also includes a novel reversible fuel cell design concept capable of delivering either potable water or electricity as co-products.

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