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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. This is a significant milestone for our company.

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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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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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In order to prepare for the FCEV market, there have been three main areas where hydrogen infrastructure has started to roll out: Europe (Germany, France, UK and Scandinavia), the US (mainly in California) and in Japan. The industry must maintain momentum and make the most of its investments. Earlier post.).

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New EV Prototype Leaves Range Anxiety in the Dust

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The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, and its showroom-bound tech, looks to banish range anxiety for good: In April, the sleek prototype sedan completed a 621-mile (1,000-kilometer) trek through the Alps from Mercedes’ Sindelfingen facility to the Côte d'Azur in Cassis, France with battery juice to spare. The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

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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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A full charge on an industrial outlet thus takes less than two-and-half hours. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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