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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Raleigh, N.C.

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DOE renews funding for PowerAmerica Institute; next-gen WBG semiconductors for power electronics

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Raleigh-based PowerAmerica commercialized more than 10 WBG technologies over five years. To date, 40% of PowerAmerica’s 60 projects have reached or are set to reach commercial status.

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VG Energy contracts BioProcess Algae to verify lipid trigger process for commercial production

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Karen Newell Rogers, the Raleigh R. BioProcess Algae , LLC (BPA) was formed in 2008 to commercialize algae production systems for next-generation biofuels and animal feeds. VG Energy, a subsidiary of Viral Genetics, Inc., Developed by VG Energy and its lead researcher, Dr. M.

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BASF to concentrate plant biotechnology activities on main markets in North and South America

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The headquarters of BASF Plant Science will be moved from Limburgerhof, Germany, to Raleigh, North Carolina. Research and development activities will be concentrated mainly in Raleigh, Ghent, Belgium and Berlin, Germany. Regulatory approval processes which have already started will be continued.

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Nissan LEAF passes 25,000 sales mark in US

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We’re seeing the adoption curve for EVs accelerate, and there is tremendous interest not only on the West Coast but in a number of new strongholds like Atlanta, Raleigh, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, St. Nissan has sold more than 62,000 units worldwide. Louis and many more.

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Evatran completes 1500+ hours of wireless charging trials with fleets

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Commercial reservations for the Plugless Level 2 EV Charging System opened in June at www.pluglesspower.com , with the first shipments to individual EV owners expected in August. The last of the Apollo Program Plugless units will be installed next month at UC Davis and the City of Sacramento.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Autonomous: To support the growth of autonomous ZEVs, Electrify America will build up to two commercial deployments of charging stations for autonomous electric vehicles where this need is emerging.

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