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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 , a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on the road by 2015. Production capacity. and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. billion to support the cleanup effort to remediate the environmental legacy of over six decades of nuclear weapons and nuclear research, development, and production. The FY 2016 DOE Budget Request represents a 9% increase ($2.5 42% of the DOE Budget Request ($12.6 Within the $10.7

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APRIL 13, 2017

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recaptured the record for highest efficiency in solar hydrogen production via a photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting process. Continued improvements in cell efficiency and lifetime are needed to meet this target.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

A team at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis ( JCAP ) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley is proposing an artificial photosynthesis scheme for direct synthesis and separation to almost pure ethanol with minimum product crossover using saturated salt electrolytes. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Singh, Ezra L.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

The new technology will reduce the cost of the energy storage materials in electric vehicle batteries, resulting in batteries that are longer lasting, easier to charge and able to produce more energy. The facility will simulate full-scale production of lithium-ion cathode materials and showcase Nano One’s patented processing technology.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The production-intent fuel cell system can be packaged under the hood in about the same space as a four-cylinder engine; by contrast, the first generation system in the Equinox (with the fourth-generation stack) is about the size of a file cabinet, says Charles Freese, executive director of GM Fuel Cell Activities. Commercialization.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

The European Union appears to be undergoing a transition from the testing of and experimentation with electric vehicles to full-scale EV commercialization, according to a new report from the EU’s Joint Research Center (JRC). Only models of the group “mass production / imports” are shown. Source: Thiel et al. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

We do not believe that it is prudent to fund the production of cellulosic fuels out of Columbus at a significant loss to prices…these losses are driven by the operating state—low volume cannot absorb the cost of production.” We must drive yield toward and beyond 80 gallons per ton, while reducing product cost per gallon.”

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The research, supported by DOE’s BioEnergy Technologies Office (BETO), has implications for the energy efficiency and cost of catalytic upgrading technologies proposed for use in bio-refineries. The product stream is generally high in C 2 hydrocarbons (e.g., The mechanism of ethanol conversion is still being debated. … Earlier post.).

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MARCH 6, 2016

The key challenges associated with conventional SOFC technology are mostly related to the high cost of cell, stack and balance-of-plant components, and robustness to real-world operating conditions, particularly unplanned fuel interruptions at operating temperature and thermal cycling. 2015) Click to enlarge. Leah et al. Leah et al.

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

A team from Bauhaus Luftfahrt in Germany has analyzed the climate impact and economic performance of solar thermochemical jet fuel production. Schematic of solar thermochemical fuel production path. The plant in their baseline case produces 1,000 bpd of jet fuel with 865 bpd of naphtha as a co-product. kg CO 2 ‐equiv /L.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. transportation sector. automotive and energy industries.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office’ (FCTO) 2014 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Annual Progress Report ( earlier post )—an annual summary of results from projects funded by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program—described progress in the field of hydrogen production. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Ballard Power Systems has collaborated with Nisshinbo Holdings to develop a Non-Precious-Metal Catalyst (NPMC) for use in the world’s first commercialized NPMC-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell product. Kevin Colbow, Ballard’s Vice President – Technology and Product Development. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Isochrysis extraction and fractionation scheme with yields given in parentheses for the different products obtained from each step. The researchers developed a method for the isolation of pure alkenones from Isochrysis biomass in parallel with biodiesel production. However, a key obstacle is the cost of the Isochrysis biomass.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

The plan describes the Program’s activities, which are conducted to overcome the technical, institutional, and economic barriers to the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for transportation, stationary, and portable applications. Improve the performance and reduce the cost of hydrogen storage systems.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At this stage, cost estimates are uncertain, since methane cracking is not yet a fully mature technology. However, preliminary calculations show that it could achieve costs of €1.9 The main by-product of methane cracking—solid black carbon—is also an increasingly important industrial commodity.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This development could mean reducing enzyme costs from about $1 per gallon of ethanol to about 10 cents or less, with an overall reduction in the cost of the production of cellulosic biofuels of 30% or more. a dry ton is equivalent in unit energy costs to oil at about $20?barrel.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Moriya also noted that Honda is focusing on continuous cost reduction and quality control to further widespread commercialization of the fuel cell vehicle technology. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said. Intelligent Energy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Around two-thirds of the total investment amount will flow into increasingly efficient vehicles, drives and more environmentally friendly production. Investments in property, plant and equipment, investment property and intangible assets, excluding capitalized development costs (capex) in the Automotive Division will amount to €64.3

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MAY 20, 2015

The launch signals the conclusion of a two-year industrialization program, in which Saft successfully reduced the cost of the Xcelion 6T to increase its commercialization and create a versatile off-the-shelf product. In the first quarter of 2015, Saft delivered Xcelion 6T batteries for use in the Hawkei’s prototype vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Planned cellulosic biofuel production by 2015. US Commercial-scale production of cellulosic biofuels reached about 20,000 gallons in late 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Nor, despite the growth potential over the next several years, has the path to commercial biofuels been smooth.

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

(Neste Oil can also produce a NExBTL synthetic paraffinic kerosene as a discrete, and already approved, commercial aviation fuel.). With a renewable diesel production capacity of 800 million gallons (3 billion liters) in the US, Europe and Asia, the on-road fuel could rapidly supply as much as 1% of global jet fuel demand.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

In 2015, UNSW School of Chemistry’s Professor Chuan Zhao’s team invented a nickel-iron electrode for oxygen generation with a record-high efficiency. —Suryanto et al. —Prof Zhao. Iron and nickel are currently priced at $0.13 and $19.65 a kilogram. By contrast, ruthenium, platinum and iridium are priced at $11.77, $42.13

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

Improving the capacity and efficiency of the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) is an enduring challenge of green energy production and artificial photosynthesis. Nevertheless, because of the scarcity and cost of Pt, a more abundant alternative is needed for cost-effective implementation. Then you can restart it with acid.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Eos Energy Storage announced the commercial availability of its MW-scale Aurora system for deliveries starting in 2016. The Aurora product employs Eos’s patented Znyth battery technology that uses a safe aqueous electrolyte and a novel zinc-hybrid cathode to enable extremely low-cost electricity storage and long life.

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MARCH 5, 2016

Bipolar plates are projected to be one of the highest fuel cell cost items at high production volumes and are a key component in determining fuel cell performance and durability of an automotive fuel cell system. 2015 status. RFI DE-FOA-0001510 ). DOE technical targets for bipolar plates. Characteristic. 2020 targets.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

an existing partner in China, fuel cell power products and technology in support of the planned deployment of approximately 300 fuel cell-powered buses in the cities of Foshan and Yunfu, China. Under a newly signed long-term license and supply agreement, Ballard Power Systems will supply Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co.,

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JULY 5, 2016

According to a new forecast report from Navigant Research, global commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sales will grow from about 347,000 vehicles in 2016 to more than 820,000 in 2026, representing a CAGR of about 9%. A major factor has always been the cost of battery packs.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

Products with an EAR99 designation generally do not require a license to be exported or re-exported. In addition, the combined technical depth brought about through the acquisition of Protonex by Ballard in 2015 has led to an expansion of the available power range of fuel cell products from 100 watts up to 100 kilowatts.

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JUNE 8, 2016

Waterfall plot of the 2013 700 bar compressed hydrogen storage system cost baseline and 2015 cost status update. The cost reductions identified from the 2013 baseline to the 2015 update are shown. That high cost is a barrier for widespread commercial deployment of light-duty FCEVs. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The report describes (1) how the federal government has supported advanced biofuels R&D in recent years and where its efforts have been targeted; and (2) expert views on the extent to which advanced biofuels are technologically understood and the factors that will affect the speed and volume of production. billion gallons.

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MAY 14, 2015

BESSTECH LLC, an electrode design and engineering venture and a spin-off of SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (SUNY PI - CNSE), has received a $250,000-investment from the Eastern New York Angels (ENYA) to accelerate commercialization of its technology and further build its workforce in New York State.

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