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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). On a personal note, the bike riding in this area is incredible. Earlier post.) —Greg LeMond.

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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The path to delivering low-cost aircraft systems starts with engineering services, then parts fabrication, and finally system integration supporting the launch of ASX’s all-electric eVTOL aircraft, the MOBi-One. The program aims to converge automotive mass production techniques with the reliability of commercial-grade aerospace.

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ARPA-E to award of to $30M for methane monitoring and $30M for localized thermal management in buildings

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ARPA-E has issued two separate funding opportunity announcements for a total of up to $60 million for two new programs to (1) detect and measure methane emissions ( DE-FOA-0001128 ) and (2) to develop innovative localized thermal management systems that cut the energy needed to heat and cool buildings ( DE-FOA-0001127 ).

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Honda to build solar hydrogen station at Saitama Prefectural Office; FCX Clarity to serve as mobile electric generator

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will build a Solar Hydrogen Station on the grounds of the Saitama Prefectural Office and introduce an electric-power-outlet-equipped FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle within the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012. Honda began experimental operation of a compact, quiet and low-cost next-generation Solar Hydrogen Station for household use.

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Avantium Building YXY Pilot Plant for Furanics Biofuels and Materials

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Avantium uses a catalytic process to convert carbohydrates into furanics building blocks. The plant will produce several tons of YXY building blocks per year to support product development. Over the past years we have made tremendous progress to develop a low-cost production process to convert biomass into YXY building blocks.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. —MITEI Director Robert C. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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