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ARPA-E awards $16M to 8 projects developing distributed generation systems; solid-oxide fuel-cell/engine hybrids

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ARPA-E is awarding $16 million in funding for eight projects as part of the Innovative Natural-gas Technologies for Efficiency Gain in Reliable and Affordable Thermochemical Electricity-generation ( INTEGRATE ) program. Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Development of Next-Generation Heat Exchangers for Hybrid Power Generation – $1,000,000.

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Boeing and Jet Blue back Zunum Aero, startup developing hybrid electric aircraft; focus on regional airports

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Startup Zunum Aero, founded in 2013, is developing regional hybrid-electric aircraft for the early 2020s. Zunum estimates that its hybrid aircraft will deliver 80% lower emissions, dropping to zero over time as battery densities improve, along with a 75% drop in community noise, opening up all-hours access to smaller airports.

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Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives

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Many states in the US offer various incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, making it more affordable for consumers to make the switch. This rebate is available for new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. New York New York State provides a rebate of up to $2,000 through the Drive Clean Rebate program.

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DOE releases two Co-Optima studies; high-octane blendstocks, engine efficiency merit function

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The goal of this research is to provide American industry with the scientific foundation needed to maximize vehicle and fuel performance and efficiency, thereby enabling increased fuel economy and more affordable transportation. Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Technical Report.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. The production plug-in hybrid has a number of key changes from the 125 prototype demo units that were deployed in the field for testing and customer feedback.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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The TCF was created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to help catalyze the agency’s research, development, demonstration, and deployment efforts into affordable, market-ready energy solutions, by strengthening partnerships between DOE’s National Labs and American entrepreneurs. Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, Washington).

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. How Hybrid Vehicles Save You Money.