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Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

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ELYSIS has selected the Alma smelter, operated by Rio Tinto in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, for the first installation and demonstration of its inert anode technology at a commercial size of 450 kiloamperes (kA)—a common capacity for modern, full-scale smelters. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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The 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ) hosted an interoperability demo of cellular-data-enabled connected vehicle (C-V2X) applications in Berlin. All the demos used technology that is ready to be deployed. The solutions on show are ready to be deployed today and have huge industry momentum based on the forthcoming 5G capabilities.

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Plus completes driverless Level 4 semi truck highway demonstration

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This represents a significant milestone for the autonomous trucking industry and for Plus, which demonstrated the company’s first driverless Level 4 heavy truck operation at the Qingdao port in April 2018. Plus expects to launch pilot operations of a fully driverless truck for use in a dedicated environment in 2022.

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Production of biosynthetic lubricant oil begins at demo plant

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Working with the USDA, Biosynthetic Technologies developed a new, high performance, bio-based “drop-in” synthetic alternative to petroleum used in motor oils and industrial lubricants; the biosynthetic oil is called Estolides. Biosynthetic Technologies is now moving forward with development of a full-scale commercial production plant.

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California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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The project team, led by CALSTART, includes a heavy-duty truck manufacturer as well as Achates Power and leading suppliers in the powertrain and emissions industry. The Cap-and-Trade Program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. Earlier post.).

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LG Chem hosts open innovation contest for start-ups with new battery technologies

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LG Chem, South Korea’s leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, is hosting its first open innovation contest—The Battery Challenge—to support start-ups specializing in new battery technology to strengthen its competitiveness in the industry. LG Chem will offer more than $1.9

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RoboBusiness is Back!

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Conferences should also take a 'whole cloth' approach, highlighting how various determinants—ongoing technological innovation, political and social drivers, business and investment trends—act in confluence to accelerate robotics innovation and commercialization efforts.