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Fusion Tech Finds Geothermal Energy Application

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Now, an MIT spin-off says it has found a solution in an innovative technology that could dramatically reduce the costs and timelines of drilling to fantastic depths. Although Wostov is credited as a founder of Quaise, he says he has no financial stake in the company—unlike MIT. Quaise Energy , based in Cambridge, Mass.,

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WiTricity extends recent funding for a total of $52M

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Stage 1 Ventures led the first tranche of $34 million with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation through its US subsidiary, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). Fadell also joins WiTricity’s newly formed Board of Advisors.

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MIT team developing 1MW motor for electric aviation

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A team of MIT engineers is developing a 1MW motor that could be a key stepping stone toward electrifying larger aircraft. The project is sponsored by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The project is sponsored by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).

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Masdar Institute files US patent for Li-ion solid polymer electrolyte battery technology

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The new technology may not have any direct relation with the Mitsubishi EVs that are being piloted at Masdar Institute. Masdar Institute was established as an on-going collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Raed Hashaikeh.

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IEEE Honors Pioneering Technical Achievements

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FLANAGAN SPEECH AND AUDIO PROCESSING AWARD Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs (MERL) ALEXANDER WAIBEL Carnegie Mellon Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Germany “For pioneering contributions to spoken language translation and supporting technologies.”

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Wireless charging company WiTricity scaling up EV charging capability as well as itself

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WiTricity, the MIT spin-off commercializing strongly coupled magnetic resonance wireless charging technology for EVs as well as consumer devices, industrial, medical and military applications ( earlier post ), has work underway to deliver wireless charging systems capable of delivering 10s of kilowatts for plug-ins, compared to the current 3.3

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must not be 'hostage' to foreign oil February 20, 2006 MIT researchers invent new hybrid car battery February 7, 2006 Re-thinking the world's economic future February 7, 2006 100-M.P.G. Cars: It's a Start February 5, 2006 Cities to seek plug-in hybrids Janurary 24, 2006 Coalition Turns On to 'Plug-In Hybrids' January 26, 2006 More News

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