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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new way to train microbes to make n -butanol. Here we have harnessed the power of microbes to convert carbon dioxide into value-added multi-carbon compounds in a usable biofuel. We hope that it can be a steppingstone for future sustainable solar fuel production.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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It has been demonstrated that these advanced anodes can be paired with any commercial cathode material, resulting in significant improvements in cell energy density, power density, cycle life and charge rate. This patented structure results in high-energy density, cycle stability, and fast charge capability.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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It has been demonstrated that these advanced anodes can be paired with any commercial cathode material, resulting in significant improvements in cell energy density, power density, cycle life and charge rate. This patented structure results in high-energy density, cycle stability, and fast charge capability.

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Don’t stop the EV music

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The late Jack Rickard of EVTV , a long time member of Gateway Electric Vehicle Association (GEVA), is something of a legend at the St. Louis, Missouri chapter. Solar charging on the agenda Jackie joined her father’s company not long before he became ill. She’s doing a great job continuing his work.” It’s all been very fast.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. The charging infrastructure is an integral part of PSTA's long-term battery electric bus program.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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AOI 03: Utility Managed Smart Charging Research and Demonstration. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Resilient-Interoperable-Smart Charge Management Control Systems Architecture for EVs at scale. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.

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DOE awards $100M in 2nd funding round for 32 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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Explore the interplay of spin, charge, and heat to control the transport of spin and energy to achieve much higher energy efficiencies in nanoscale electronic devices. Develop artificial materials, inspired by biological systems, that can change the way we convert and use energy. Washington University, St. Georgia Tech.

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