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USABC reopens 4 RFPIs for development of advanced high-performance batteries for start/stop, 48V HEV, PHEV and EVs

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has reopened four requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for the development of advanced high-performance batteries for vehicle applications.

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USABC awards $5.48M Li-ion PHEV battery technology development contract to Johnson Controls

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded a $5.48-million Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

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ARPA-E awards $18M to 4 teams to optimize vehicle performance and efficiency; NEXTCAR Phase II

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In the NEXTCAR Phase I program, UC Berkeley optimized the performance of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in real-world conditions, improving efficiency up to 30% in urban driving and 14% on the highway. UC Berkeley’s NEXTCAR project resulted in a spin-off company, WideSense Inc., Award amount is $3,474,864.

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Although Tesla and General Motors manufacture their EVs in the North American continent, they are excluded from the $7,500 EV credit. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. Ford Escape PHEV. Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV. Jeep Wrangler PHEV. Lincoln Aviator PHEV. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Ford F Series. Nissan Leaf.

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USABC awards LG Chem Power a development contract to focus on reducing Li-ion PHEV 40 pack cost

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million; the program aims to make significant strides toward achieving the USABC goals for PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) 40-mile battery pack system performance requirements while driving down the cost to automakers toward the USABC goal of $3,400. LGCPI) a development contract valued at $9.62

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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

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A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. MPGe to 59.5

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Tesla, VW and several other EVs that qualify for the new 2023 US EV tax credit

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The full list is as follows: 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro (PHEV). 2022, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. 2022 Volvo S60 (PHEV). The full list is as follows: 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro (PHEV). 2022, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. 2022 Volvo S60 (PHEV). 2022, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV.