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Unifrax introduces new silicon fiber anode technology

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This is a unique proposition in the market—Unifrax is a large, global manufacturing company introducing game-changing advanced silicon anode materials that can be used in existing manufacturing processes. —Chad Cannan, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Unifrax.

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UC San Diego launches Institute for Materials Discovery and Design

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The institution’s goal is to position UC San Diego as the recognized global academic leader in nanoscale and quantum materials design and discovery. Shirley Meng, Zable Professor of NanoEngineering, will serve as director of the Institute; Michael Sailor, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will serve as co-director.

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Next Generation Chevy Volt to debut at 2015 NAIAS

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The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney said today. Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan.

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New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard one step closer to final adoption after recommendation by CAEP

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An aircraft CO 2 emissions standard has made further and important headway at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The proposed global standard is especially stringent for larger aircraft—where it will have the greatest impact. —Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council.

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XG Sciences silicon graphene anode material shows stability over 400 cycles with 600 mAh/gram

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Robert Privette, XG Sciences’ Vice President of Energy Markets, said that XGS is working with battery manufacturers globally to incorporate XG SiG anodes and xGnP graphene conductive additives into their products. Doron Aurbach (Bar Ilan University) for a 3-day technical seminar on batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and electric vehicles.

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. Under Freudenberg’s oversight, the XALT Energy name will remain and become an affiliated brand of the global group headquartered in Germany. Earlier post.)

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DOE to award $9M to promote consensus on future fossil energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy will award $9 million over five years to organizations to assist it in building domestic and international consensus on future fossil energy technologies ( DE-FOA-0001111 ). International Oil and Natural Gas. Carbon Capture and Storage and Clean Energy Systems.

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