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Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

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Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential. Digital Twin and Industry 4.0

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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Under the FOCUS program, projects will develop advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use, while also producing heat that can be stored at low cost for later use as well as innovative storage systems that accept both heat and electricity from variable solar sources. Arizona State University.

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Nikola Motor Company hires Jesse Schneider from BMW as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies VP

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A noted hydrogen and fuel cell expert, Schneider is an automotive industry veteran who spent most of his career working for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. We are excited to introduce industry veterans into our company structure to help prepare for the manufacturing rollout. Jesse will be a great asset to our team. Nikola Motor Co.

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Nel ASA awarded multi-billion NOK contract for 448 electrolyzers (1 GW) by Nikola Motor

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It will secure fast and cost efficient fueling of Nikola’s fleet of hydrogen trucks, delivering support to major customers like Anheuser-Busch, as well as a growing fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. Typical applications include hydrogen fueling stations and redistribution of hydrogen for industrial gas companies.

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Lucid to report Q3 2021 Earnings tonight: Here’s What to Expect

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Several topics of importance, including production ramp progress, production volume, financials, and potential plans for Lucid’s “Project Gravity,” which requires an expansion of its Casa Grande, Arizona-based factory, could be touched on by company executives. Dreams Come True: Lucid delivers the Air Dream Edition.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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Energy Industries of Ohio. DOE: $695,000 Non-DOE: $206,853 Total: $901,853 (23% cost share). Arizona State University. DOE: $750,000 Non-DOE: $187,760 Total: $937,760 (20% cost share). DOE: $656,898 Non-DOE: $170,523 Total: $827,421 (21% cost share). Transitional Technology Development Awards. Lead organization.

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Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

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The Purdue-led NEXTCAR project team also includes Cummins, Peterbilt Motors Company, ZF TRW, the University of Arizona and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This approach means that innovations that emerge from the project can be commercialized at low cost.

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