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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. TOPIC 2: ADVANCED CARBON FIBER FOR COMPRESSED HYDROGEN AND NATURAL GAS STORAGE TANKS. University of Kentucky.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

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Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets.

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Ford F150 Lightning takes home trophy ahead of production upgrade

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At the same time, Ford’s gas F150 was also rated the top truck of 2023. ” Edmunds’ review concluded that the Lightning “makes for an easier transition into electric vehicle ownership and is more affordable for more people than competitors.”

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Oklahoma and Colorado governors pitch CNG vehicle initiative to US auto manufacturers

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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming, and Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez met with US auto manufacturers in Detroit to pitch a multi-state, bi-partisan compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle initiative. In April, Govs. —Gov.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

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EV provisions The legislation creates a new and used EV tax credit, extending the tax credit on some new EVs to 2032 while shifting tax incentives to more affordable models that are manufactured in North America. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund : Administered by the EPA, this funding supports all projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. As prices continue to fall, it becomes increasingly practical to adapt to low-carbon energy systems, further reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

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DOE awards ~$25M to 8 projects for CO2 capture and compression; $15M for novel Direct Fuel Cell system

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In a typical DFC application, natural gas is combined with ambient air for the fuel cell power generation process. University of Kentucky Research Foundation will design, fabricate, install, and test a large-pilot facility that will illustrate an innovative carbon capture system integrated with an operating power plant. NRG Energy Inc.

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