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Cleveland-Cliffs introduces MOTOR-MAX non-oriented electrical steels

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Cleveland-Cliffs is introducing the MOTOR-MAX product line of non-oriented electrical steels for high frequency motors and generators in the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs’ line of MOTOR-MAX HF NOES grades have low core loss and are energy-efficient at high operating frequencies.

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New Review Concludes Very Low EROI of Oil Shale Combined with High Carbon Intensity Likely Makes it an Unsuitable Alternative to Conventional Crude Oil

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Source: Cleveland and O’Connor. The authors of the report “An Assessment of the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of Oil Shale,” Dr. Cutler Cleveland and Peter O’Connor at Boston University, reviewed the existing literature on the energy return on investment (EROI) for oil shale to reach their conclusions. Cleveland and O’Connor.

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Study provides more insight into air pollution mechanisms that cause cardiovascular diseases

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In summary, it can be said that in relation to the vascular damaging effect of air pollution, particulate matter plays a prominent role. —Thomas Münzel. The fine dust particles are chemically formed mainly in the atmosphere from emissions from traffic, industry, and agriculture. —Professor Jos Lelieveld.

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ExxonMobil discovers oil and gas in Argentina shale well; expands presence in Permian shale in US

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Not all shales are alike, so our first ExxonMobil-operated discovery in the Vaca Muerta play is a very positive sign that the shale in this area of Neuquén Province holds great promise as a liquids-rich unconventional resource for Argentina. —Randy Cleveland, president, XTO Energy. — Stephen M.

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Ohio workshop seeks ideas for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

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The workshop will be held 9 July at the Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. and local Cleveland organizations that include NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cuyahoga Community College and Case Western Reserve University. In addition, the Ohio workshop will explore manufacturing-related interests and needs specific to the region.

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NASA purchases Alcohol-to-Jet fuel from Gevo for Glenn Research Center

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has purchased Gevo’s renewable Alcohol-to-Jet fuel (ATJ) ( earlier post ) for aviation use at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. The biorefinery, where Gevo also produces bio-paraxylene and bio-isooctane, is operated in conjunction with South Hampton Resources.

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DOE to award up to $2M to 3 projects for hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain and manufacturing analysis

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Selections include the following three projects: Westside Industrial Retention & Expansion Network’s GLWN of Cleveland, Ohio, will receive $695,000 to complete detailed manufacturing analysis of fuel cell systems (automotive and stationary), high pressure hydrogen storage systems, and key high value hydrogen and fuel cell subsystems and components.

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