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The Rise and Fall of 3M’s Floppy Disk

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They were “homegrown” businesses—largely created within 3M and commercialized and built with the energy of many internal sponsors and champions. Even though the consumer business had huge growth potential, 3M had little experience with a low-cost, low-profit-margin model. based on Pfluemer’s magnetic-tape invention.

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DOE to award $118M to 17 projects to accelerate domestic biofuel production

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award some $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels. RESTORE: Replenishing EcoSystems by Transforming Residues to Energy”, $1,640,286. Topic Area 2: Pilot Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries LanzaTech, Inc.,

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Consumers Energy. Duke Energy. Eversource Energy. Georgia Power. National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO).

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DOE BETO report provides overview of current state of alternative aviation fuels; overcoming technical and commercial barriers

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The report provides an overview of the current state of alternative aviation fuels, as reported in findings by recent working groups, and also presents findings from the Alternative Aviation Fuel Workshop hosted by BETO in September 2016. Unlike other liquid fuels (e.g., Five additional facilities are planned in the near future.

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DOE selects 16 projects for funding to develop post-combustion carbon capture technologies

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The US Department of Energy has selected 16 projects for almost $29 million in funding to develop advanced post-combustion technologies for capturing carbon dioxide from coal–fired power plants. The application of ultrasonic energy forces dissolved CO 2 into gas bubbles. Awardee Project description.

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