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JULY 18, 2011

million overhaul, paid for with federal stimulus funds, includes updating test bays, data acquisition systems and laboratory space, and hiring additional staff members to meet the growing demand for Sandia’s battery safety expertise. Those studies included 12 years of testing for the FreedomCAR program and the US Advanced Battery Consortium.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

ABB, a global provider of power and automation technologies, has made a $10-million equity investment in ECOtality, Inc. The Blink DC Fast Charger, introduced in October 2010, is capable of providing a full charge in less than 30 minutes. The project is funded by the US Department of Energy through a federal stimulus grant of $114.8

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MAY 12, 2009

The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. This gives GE a real portfolio advantage in technology and innovation. Earlier post.). 1,000 kWh useable energy.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC.

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JUNE 8, 2009

Coda Battery Systems LLC submitted a proposal under the stimulus grant program to the Department of Energy on 19 May for funding to build manufacturing at a facility in Enfield, CT. We have been working on battery technology research specifically for hybrid and electric vehicle applications for years. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz delivered the first vehicles for field testing to testing partners in Berlin at the beginning of September 2010, and in Stuttgart in January 2011. The two promotional initiatives are part of the German federal government’s second economic stimulus package. Charging technology. Manufacturing and model variants.

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JUNE 3, 2010

The ChargePoint America program's Chargers are made by Coulomb Technologies. Nine United States regions will receive 4,600 free chargers for public and private use through the ChargePoint America program, funded in part by $15 million in stimulus funds administered by the Energy Department. June 3, 2010, 7:30 am.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

BGPY worldwide, representing a 127% increase over 2010 production volumes and an 8.4% obligations, availability of new feedstocks, and the scaling up of advanced technologies. Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2011 and 2021.

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APRIL 5, 2011

On December 16, 2010 the US DOE Energy Information Agency (EIA) published a report projecting that renewable energy will still only constitute 12 percent of the USA’s energy sources by 2035. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.

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APRIL 13, 2009

In addition to the private capital, A123 is seeking funds under federal and state stimulus and other programs to ramp up its production capabilities in Michigan. s new hybrid vehicle models, both scheduled to debut in 2010. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) GE will develop the dual battery energy storage system.

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JULY 22, 2009

Dr. Don Paul is the Executive Director, University of Southern California Energy Institute and a former vice president and chief technology officer of Chevron. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Energy Markets in a State of Change.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Consumer demands and regulatory requirements are motivating the global automotive industry to push ahead with technological breakthroughs on a larger scale ,” said Rick Hanna, PwC’s global automotive leader. million units. Autofacts sees full-year 2013 sales reaching 15.6 Capacity in the region is forecasted to grow from 15.4 South America.

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MAY 17, 2010

billion invested in 180 green-technology companies. worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. billion invested in 180 green-technology companies worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the Cleantech Group and Deloitte.

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MAY 14, 2009

The GE locomotives are scheduled to be commercialised in 2010. Initial investment in the factory will reach $100million with GE also making a submission this week for Federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. It hopes that with the stimulus funds it can select the exact location and break ground on the plant this year.

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JUNE 17, 2009

Placing the focus for his company on internal efficiency, Volvo CEO Leif Johansson announced that the Group has developed its own medium heavy engine that will be used in trucks and buses from 2010. The Group is developing a platform for medium-heavy diesel engines as well as making significant investments in research and technology.

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JUNE 4, 2009

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. In addition to the California funds there is federal stimulus money, $41 million by mid-April, being doled out to their projects, many of zero environmental benefit. But their dreams haven’t yet been sunk.

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MARCH 14, 2009

To right-size capacity levels and promote a viable industry, we believe 30 to 40 percent of all suppliers are at risk due to the necessary alignment of capacity with demand, which should stabilize in the 12 to 14 million-unit range by 2010-2011. The rewards for successful execution will be great.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. The new plug-in-hybrids, like the upcoming Chevy Volt, contain the same technology as the hybrids on the market today but have larger battery packs and get about twice the fuel economy of a conventional hybrid.

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APRIL 30, 2009

Tokyo-based Honda plansstarting producing the vehicles in late 2010. “We Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. in Japan’s Kyoto prefecture to make packsfor gasoline-electric hybrid cars. millionthis year from $211.9

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MARCH 11, 2010

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) presented the preproduction plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Electrolyzer companies: ELT Elektrolyse Technik, Hydrogenics, Hydrogen Technologies, Proton Energy Systems. there was no consideration of breakthrough technologies.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

February 15, 2010. and San Diego, a combination of green consciousness and enthusiasm for new technology seems to be stirring public interest in the cars. No one wants to be left behind,” said Richard Lowenthal, chief executive of Coulomb Technologies. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car.

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JANUARY 30, 2009

Automakers unveiled more than a dozen production-ready, plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles at the Detroit auto show earlier this month, many of which will be on dealership lots between 2010 and 2012. So instead, Edison and auto manufacturers are turning to “smart metering&# technologies.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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APRIL 21, 2009

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. “Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. rolls toward bankruptcy. and Chrysler. .’s

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APRIL 16, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. "Its a completely different business model."

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APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. Email Neal.

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APRIL 16, 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance launched a pilot project in Arizona earlier this month to test out a charging network ahead of the planned 2010 launch of its electric vehicle. Which scheme wins may depend (in addition to financing hurdles) as much on our driving habits and patience as on advances in technology.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding more than $145 million to 69 projects in 24 states to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies. Transformational PV Science and Technology: Next Generation Photovoltaics II: Twenty-three projects to receive $22.2 billion in private investment.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. In general, the credit amount varies based on technology, weight, fuel efficiency, and other factors.

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