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J&M Sanitation deploys two BYD, Amrep electric refuse trucks

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The BYD 8R heavy-duty trucks feature BYD’s proprietary electric propulsion system designed specifically for refuse collection. It is time for our industry to make changes to help preserve the natural beauty of our world. —Chad Gordon, operations manager of J&M Sanitation.

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New DuraBlue ultracaps from Maxwell increase shock and vibration tolerance, energy and power capacity

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volt, 3400-farad DuraBlue ultracapacitor cell increases the range of available specific power by 17% and stored energy by 23% in the industry-standard 60 mm cylindrical “K2” form factor. The ultracapacitor industry is relatively young, and volumes in certain applications have just started to ramp over the last three to four years.

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Ioxus launches new ultracap module series for easier design and installation; under the hood for automotive

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Ultracapacitor maker Ioxus has launched its iMOD X-Series, a family of 22 modules that makes the design and installation at the system level extremely easy for the end-customer. The X-Series was initially introduced in April 2014 during a soft launch of the product’s Alpha design. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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ORNL team recommends focus on isostatic pressing for solid-state battery manufacturing

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Following months of promising test results, battery researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are recommending that the solid-state battery industry focus on a technique known as isostatic pressing as it looks to commercialize next-generation solid-state batteries. 2c01936

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Unifrax introduces new nano-structured alumina catalyst support technology for a greener catalytic conversion option: Eco-lytic

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Housed within a vehicle’s catalytic converter, the Eco-lytic catalyst support fiber is designed to replace the existing catalytic converter or add to existing systems in order to enhance emission reduction, consume fewer precious metals and raw materials, and drive lower energy usage through vehicle weight reduction.

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XALT Energy, HED develop XBV telematics system for battery-electric powertrains

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XBV features multiple connectivity options, is easily integrated into new and existing configuration designs and uses an adhesive mounting system to attach the telematics antenna quickly and easily. —Chad Repp, Business Development Manager, Telematics, HED. —Chad Repp. —Casey Hourtienne.

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Verdezyne groundbreaking for first bio-based DDDA plant; replacing petroleum

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The new facility is designed to produce bio-based long chain diacids via fermentation of Verdezyne’s proprietary yeast, which has been engineered to use non-food biomass to produce high value chemicals. —Chad Waite, Chairman of the Verdezyne Board of Directors. Verdezyne Inc.,

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