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New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

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million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and validate technology that will reduce the cost of manufacturing high-performance carbon fiber by 25% to make composite natural gas or hydrogen fuel tanks to power cars and trucks. The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) will receive $2.7

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DOE to issue a funding opportunity announcement on H2@Scale new markets

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H2@Scale supports innovations to produce, store, transport, and utilize hydrogen across multiple sectors, covering collaborations between various industry stakeholders and national laboratories. Advanced Carbon Fiber for Compressed Hydrogen and Natural Gas Storage Tanks. Fuel Cell R&D for Heavy-Duty Applications. up to 2 MW).

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles. As a result, SporTran will re-invest the savings into Shreveport’s transportation system with the goal of improving bus routes, technology and rider experience.

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DOE awards $1.2M to four vehicle and hydrogen projects under High Performance Computing for Materials (HPC4Mtls) Program

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These government entities collaborate with companies to make material advancements that could save industry millions of dollars in fuel and maintenance across sectors. Ford Motor Company will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on this project. VTO Funding: $300,000; In-Kind Contribution: $75,997; Total Value: $375,997.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) autonomously navigate factory floors, transporting materials efficiently while adapting to obstacles.

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HyMon researchers developing automated status monitoring for high-pressure hydrogen tanks

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Regular maintenance of hydrogen high-pressure storage systems is mandatory to prevent hazardous situations from occurring. Hydrogen is currently stored in gaseous form under high pressure of up to 700 bar in tanks made of fiber-reinforced composites (FRC). Acoustic emission and strain sensors detect damage in the tank.

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