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DOE awards Nikola $1.7M to advance fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA) development

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In this project, Nikola will bring together advanced concepts in catalysts, ionomers, proton exchange membranes, and gas diffusion layers within a robust MEA by using appropriate, scalable fabrication methods. Testing will begin on Arizona roads this year with full production expected in late 2022. Younan Xia.

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Study shows paper-folding concepts can compact a Li-ion battery and increase its areal energy density

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Researchers at Arizona State University have shown that paper-folding concepts can be applied to Li-ion batteries in order to realize a device with higher areal energy densities. Areal discharge capacities for Miura-folded versus unfolded cells. Credit: ACS, Cheng et al.Click to enlarge. —Cheng et al.

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Georgia Tech ultra-thin hollow nanocages could significantly reduce platinum use in fuel cell electrodes

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The work also involved researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Arizona State University; and Xiamen University in China. The process is described in a paper in the journal Science. A) Mass and (B) specific activities of the catalysts at 0.9 Lei Zhang, Luke T.

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ASU research finds that Cash for Clunkers rebates were too high to prompt car upgrades

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New research from a team at Arizona State University shows that even when receiving a big rebate from the government, consumers won’t always behave in expected ways. Three professors in the W. —Michael Wiles. We defined brand-loyal consumers, and if you have a Ford and are buying another Ford, then you’re more likely to upgrade.

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Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

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million to four separate projects (led by Stanford University, UC San Diego, Arizona State University, and Penn State) to develop multifunctional structural batteries for vehicles as part of its RANGE program for transformative EV storage. For example, he suggests, the hood of the car could be part of the battery. Earlier post.).

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DOE to Award $2.4B in Funding for Carbon Capture, Storage and Reuse Projects

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The second part of the solicitation will include innovative concepts for beneficial CO 2 reuse (CO 2 mineralization, algae production, etc.) Arizona Public Services Modification ($70.6 The goal is to produce fuels from domestic resources while reducing atmospheric CO 2 emissions. and CO 2 capture from the atmosphere.

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The "Spirit of DC" -- Back in AZ and Team Building with Tucson Clean Cities, Bookmans, starting mid-January 2010.

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stand by for more info on this concept. in order to take into key team-building resources in Tucson. Gaia Place, Tucson, AZ 85745 in order to work on said team-building of a second type of PHEV3A--that is instead of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America, it'll be PHEV All Around Arizona.

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