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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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With so many of the items we interact with in our daily lives — from soaps and fertilizers to pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals — deriving from products of the chemical industry, the sector has become a major source of economic activity and employment for many nations, including the United States and China. Sloan Foundation.

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Tesla’s child-saving wave sensor granted, FSD driver monitoring takes new focus

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Tesla’s request for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to approve a millimeter-wave sensor for child protection and anti-theft measures has been granted. The document also granted Vayyar Imaging Ltd., No idea why Dark/blinded top out at 50% only. IS GRANTED, consistent with the terms of this Order.

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Nonprofits Fueling the EV Industry

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The electric vehicle (EV) industry is about to have its most significant sales spike thanks to international legislation and nonprofits ramping up support efforts. Some may wonder about the necessity of nonprofit involvement in the EV industry since companies are already making these cars for commercial use. EV support coming.

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UVA Engineering researching thermoelectric materials to improve efficiency of jet engines

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The efficiencies that come from harvesting even an incremental amount of energy can lead to millions of dollars in savings for our airline industry. Ann Bolcavage, a Rolls-Royce Engineering Associate Fellow in Coating Materials, to translate the idea to reality. —Patrick Hopkins.

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BMW expects to have solid-state battery in a demonstrator vehicle well before 2025; IPCEI grants

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The greenest electric car in the world will be a BMW—sustainable from the initial idea to recycling after its use phase. The development of battery cells is an ideal fit for Bavaria’s automotive industry and tech-industry as a whole. Both projects are central to the further expansion of electromobility in Germany.

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US DOE announces $26.9M for advanced nuclear technology

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million including industry cost-share contributions, will allow industry-led teams to advance the state of domestic commercial nuclear capability. The following project was selected under the Regulatory Assistance Grants pathway: Evaluation of Metal Fuel for LWR using BISON. These projects, valued at $26.9

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Fraunhofer IAO patent analysis finds China leading in Industry 4.0

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The project’s first white paper reveals that China is way out in front when it comes to patent applications for the basic technologies needed for Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0, says consultancy Roland Berger, emphasizes the idea of consistent digitization and linking of all productive units in an economy.