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ARPA-E awarding $9.4M to 4 projects focused on removing sulfur hexafluoride from US grid

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The four projects selected to receive funding include the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn.; and Toshiba International Corporation in Houston, Texas. University of Connecticut. Toshiba International Corporation. Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga.; GE Grid Solutions, LLC in Charleroi, Pa.;

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Hexcel makes $10M 2nd round investment in 3D printing company Oxford Performance Materials

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OPM), a leader in advanced materials science and high performance additive manufacturing (HPAM), closed on an additional round of strategic investment from Hexcel Corporation. Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites technology with headquarters in Connecticut and manufacturing locations worldwide.

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Li-ion startup Cadenza Innovation raises $5+M in oversubscribed Series A; ex Boston Power team

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With more than a dozen patent applications filed and four published, Cadenza Innovation says that its novel pack architecture for the EV market enables longer range in a smaller pack footprint; price parity with internal combustion engine vehicles; and eliminates battery pack fires caused by thermal runaway.

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How EVs Charge Your Sustainability Strategy

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Sometimes known as a corporate responsibility strategy or corporate sustainability plan, a sustainability strategy is a “prioritized set of actions,” according to management consultancy firm Corporate Citizenship. “It This is why it’s a good idea to switch your fleet from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs.

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Pratt & Whitney Completes First PurePower PW1524G Engine

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The engine Last Bolt Ceremony was held Wednesday at Pratt & Whitney’s Middletown Engine Center in Connecticut. Bombardier has sold CSeries aircraft to German flag carrier, Deutsche Lufthansa, Lease Corporation International and Republic Airways. Entry into service is scheduled for 2013.

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US Hybrid unveils new Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck for San Pedro Ports

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The fuel cell tractor, a Navistar International ProStar day cab, features US Hybrid’s FCe80, 80 kW PEM fuel cell system and a 500 hp traction motor with 2,900 lb-ft of direct drive torque (3,750 N·m). US Hybrid plans to expand its Connecticut production facility via a partnership with China-based Jiangsu Dewei Advanced Materials.

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DOE Announces Up to $13M in Funding for Six Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls RD Projects

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The research projects will contribute to the development of high efficiency internal combustion engines with the goals of improving fuel economies by 20-40% in light-duty vehicles and attaining 55% brake thermal efficiency in heavy-duty engine systems. Funding beyond 2009 is subject to annual appropriations.

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