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Applying Neutron Beams To Solve Automotive Challenges

Years of research on technologies to optimize the production of lightweight car engines and other auto parts may soon pay off with big dividends for our automotive partners. Continue reading Applying Neutron Beams To Solve Automotive Challenges →

Posted by CINS / August 1, 2015 / Tagged with Cars & Trucks, Clean energy technology, Energy efficiency, Impact, Light-weighting / Posted in Research Stories

Commercialising Energy-Saving Technology for Paper Manufacturers

MEEIR Technologie Inc. is seeking to commercialise energy-saving technology following research that accessed the CNBC.
Continue reading Commercialising Energy-Saving Technology for Paper Manufacturers →

Posted by CINS / January 1, 2014 / Tagged with Clean energy, Clean energy technology, Energy efficiency, Impact, Paper / Posted in Research Stories

Enabling Lighter, Better Car Engines

Stress data from the CNBC led to a further project to develop manufacturing methods to optimise performance of lightweight alloys for car engines.
Continue reading Enabling Lighter, Better Car Engines →

Posted by CINS / January 1, 2013 / Tagged with Cars & Trucks, Clean energy technology, Energy efficiency, Light-weighting / Posted in Research Stories

Hydrogen Storage Materials for Clean Cars

Researchers from the University of Alberta use neutron beams to discover how thin metal layers enhance store hydrogen effectively, aiming to one day enable hydrogen-powered cars without the safety issues of pressurized tanks.
Continue reading Hydrogen Storage Materials for Clean Cars →

Posted by CINS / March 1, 2012 / Tagged with Cars & Trucks, Clean energy, Clean energy technology, Energy Storage, Hydrogen Storage / Posted in Research Stories
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ABOUT CINS

CINS is a not-for-profit, voluntary organization that represents the Canadian scientific community of neutron beam users and promotes scientific research using neutron beams.

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