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Rice, Lawrence Livermore scientists develop new efficient non-Pt MX2 catalyst for efficient hydrogen production; Materials Genome Initiative in action

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Scientists at Rice University and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have predicted and created new two-dimensional electrocatalysts—low-cost, layered transition-metal dichalcogenides (MX 2 ) based on molybdenum and tungsten—to extract hydrogen from water with high performance and low cost.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The proposed effort will address four key areas important to evaluating the potential for a national network for fast charging including: siting criteria for charging locations; charging and utility infrastructure needs and cost assessment; impacts of electric demand charges to consumers and utilities; and. Municipal fleet electrification.

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