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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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As one of the indications of industry interest in the potential for niobium and batteries, the topic of the Charles Hatchett Award Seminar 2019 was the opportunity for niobium in batteries. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008. From the Hatchett Award Seminar presentation of the paper. Griffith, K.J.,

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UC San Diego launches Institute for Materials Discovery and Design

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The University of California San Siego (UCSD) has formed the San Diego Institute for Materials Discovery and Design, a joint initiative of the Jacobs School of Engineering and Division of Physical Sciences at UCSD. The Institute will build on UC San Diego resources such as the Nano3 Facility and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

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

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One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to “ ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection. ” This will organize and conduct workshops or seminars focused on specific CCS and CES technologies and issues each year in the US.

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Study finds truck fleet clean-up significantly decreases engine emissions near Port of Oakland

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A study funded by the California Air Resources Board and conducted by UC Berkeley scientist Dr. Robert Harley. Between 2009 and 2013, California's Drayage Truck Regulation led to near-universal use of DPFs (diesel particulate filters) on Port trucks. Currently, pre-2007 model year (MY) trucks cannot serve the ports. 09-340.

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Kandi advances plan for EV rental system pilot in China

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In addition to providing centralized management of battery charging, maintenance and rent collection, the new system also is efficient with respect to utilization of land resources. For example, 0.5

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Environment-Education seminar of Energy in Yokkaichi University. Implementation and promotion of the Eco School Program, designed to develop human resources that will tackle environmental problems. Building an intraregional circulation of mulberry tree, silkworm, and cocoon resources, with multi-generational participation.

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NASA testing new boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propulsor; 4-8% fuel burn savings over current advanced engines

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NASA is testing the propulsor, designed by United Technologies Research Center with research conducted by Virginia Polytechnic and State University, in its 8' x 6' Wind Tunnel at NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio. Preliminary Assessment of the Boundary Layer Ingestion Benefit for the D8 Aircraft ” Applied Modeling & Simulation Seminar Series.

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