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New ARPA-E program to award $40M to reduce fuel waste 10X from advanced nuclear reactors

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $40 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program that will limit the amount of waste produced from advanced nuclear reactors, protecting the land and air and increasing the deployment and use of nuclear power as a reliable source of clean energy.

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Desktop Metal qualifies 4140 low-alloy steel for high-volume additive manufacturing of end-use parts with the Production System

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4140 parts printed on the Production System platform not only eliminate the use of tooling and minimize material waste, but also represent a significant decrease in production time and part cost compared to conventional manufacturing methods. Sample applications include: Power Steering Joint.

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Ford targeting 30% reduction in water used per vehicle by 2015

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—Sue Cischke, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. Ford’s Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant in Mexico produces the Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ. By eliminating the coolant/water mixture, dry-machining eliminates the need to treat and dispose of an oily waste stream.

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ARPA-E announces $36M for high-temperature materials projects

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Heat exchangers are critical to efficient thermal energy use in a variety of applications, including electricity generation, nuclear reactors, transportation, petrochemical plants, waste heat recovery, and many more. Highly Compact Metallic Heat Exchangers for Extreme Environments – $2,397,756.52. The Boeing Company.

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DOE announces $16M for 17 Phase 1 projects in ultra-high temperature materials program; ARPA-E ULTIMATE

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ULTIMATE projects address two target temperature levels and seek to develop ultrahigh temperature materials for continuous operation at 1300 ºC (2372 ºF) in a stand-alone material test environment or at 1800 ºC (3272 ºF) with coatings and cooling. Ultra-High Performance Metallic Turbine Blades for Extreme Environments - $800,000.

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Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

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Success in developing a sustainable composite could reduce vehicle weight and lower energy consumption, while paring the use of petrochemicals and the impact of vehicle production on the environment. EcoLon post-consumer nylon carpeting is used as cylinder head covers in Ford Escape, Fusion, Mustang and F-150.

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

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This is a guest post by Asha Anna Chris (email id: cadillac.marketing2024@gmail.com ) The fusion of cutting-edge technology with the timeless allure of luxury cars has ushered in a new era of driving experience. By leveraging AI, automotive companies can streamline their supply chains, reducing waste and ensuring timely delivery of parts.