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Bank of Canada: Oil slump could briefly dip inflation into the negative

February 19, 2015 by Canadian Press However, deputy governor says even prolonged negative inflation wouldn’t constitute deflation.

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Ballard inks US$80M+ deal with Volkswagen

February 12, 2015 by Design Engineering staff IP transaction deepens B.C.-based fuel cell firm's strategic partnership German auto maker.

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Canadian nano-tech to make windshield ice scrapers obsolete

January 28, 2015 by David Friend, Canadian Press Waterloo start-up, Neverfrost, says its spray-on film protects glass from frost and impact damage.

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“Bullet-proofing” for Li-ion batteries prevents thermal runaway

January 28, 2015 by Design Engineering staff Kevlar-based separator membrane allows for safer, thinner rechargeable batteries.

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Design Engineering’s top 10 stories of 2014

December 17, 2014 by Mike McLeod DE’s most popular engineering news items of the year reflect readers’ fascination with 3D printing, material science and warp drive.

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UofT researchers develop spray-on solar power technique

December 10, 2014 by Design Engineering staff Flexible colloidal quantum dot-coated film promises ubiquitous solar power.

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Montreal-based firm files for Plasma Fired Steam Generator patent

December 10, 2014 by Design Engineering staff PyroGenesis international application to protect technology that could replace remote oil and gas fired boilers.

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Study: Canada’s clean energy sector growing quickly

December 3, 2014 by The Canadian Press Clean Energy Canada research shows investment in wind and solar sectors has increased by 45 percent since 2012.

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