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ExxonMobil, Georgia Tech and Imperial College London publish joint research on potential breakthrough in membrane technology for oil refining

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Imperial College of London have published in the journal Science joint research on potential breakthroughs in a new membrane technology that could reduce emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. Imperial College London.

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Unico's Battery Testing Enters a Competitive Industry

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Paul Kohl, Georgia Institute of Technology At the battery seminar, Wright showed off a BAT300 test channel designed to convert a 400 or 800 volt direct current down to a 10 volt current for cell formation or cell testing. Battery companies have expended enormous effort on predictive modeling.” But important questions remain. “It

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LanzaTech Project DRAGON shortlisted for UK funding; ATJ-SPK from waste

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In October 2018, the first batch of LanzaTech jet fuel, made by recycling waste industrial gases, was used on a Virgin Atlantic commercial flight from Orlando to London Gatwick. This will be used by UK-based airlines, including British Airways, and longtime partner, Virgin Atlantic.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies. However, it isn’t planned to launch until 2026.

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Video Monday: IROS 2022 Award Winners

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Robot Learning of Mobile Manipulation with Reachability Behavior Priors,” by Snehal Jauhri, Jan Peters, and Georgia Chalvatzaki from TU Darmstadt. IROS Best Paper Award for Industrial Robotics Research for Applications – Sponsored by Mujin Inc. IROS Best Paper Award on Mobile Manipulation – Sponsored by OMRON Sinic X Corp.

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