Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2020

Antioxidant Functionalized Polymers for Extended HD Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Lifetimes. Grid-Interactive Steelmaking with Hydrogen (GISH). System Demonstration for Supplying Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electric Power to Data Centers using Hydrogen Fuel. Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. 3M Company.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Low Cost Polymer 321

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The synthetic fuel is produced at the power-to-gas plant in Werlte from water and carbon dioxide using electricity generated by wind power.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The University of Michigan (U-M) and eight partner institutions will explore the use of ceramic ion conductors as replacements for the traditional liquid or polymer electrolytes in common lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and in flow cells for storing renewable energy in the grid.

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Lithium Ion Energy Storage Michigan Universal 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2022

Damon Motors will construct a 110,000 sq ft cleantech EV manufacturing center for Damon’s flagship HyperSport and HyperFighter all electric smart motorcycles. First, to develop a production-ready process for fabrication of solar integrated automotive polymer panels. Partners: Darwin AI, Moment Energy Inc.

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Canada Li-ion Emissions Vehicles 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

SolidEnergy says that its Solid Polymer Ionic Liquid technology can deliver energy densities upwards of 800 Wh/kg—twice the densities of advanced startup batteries and four times the density of current conventional batteries. Source: SolidEnergy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). So what’s wrong with batteries today?

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Polymer Energy MIT Massachusetts 342

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. to develop and test a 25 kWh prototype battery system based on nanostructured polymer electrolytes. control over mechanical and electrical properties.

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Li-ion Grid Energy California 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2019

The SLMA consists of lithium microparticles evenly distributed in a dual-conductive polymer matrix. Working with the Mellon College of Science’s Matyjaszewski, a leader in polymer chemistry and materials science, and Jay Whitacre, Trustee Professor in Energy in the College of Engineering and director of the Wilton E.

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Polymer Recharge Energy Storage Sodium 255

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JANUARY 11, 2013

Rendering of the battery-electric car ferry. Siemens, together with the Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand, has developed a battery-electric car ferry, the miljøferge (environmental ferry) ZeroCat. The electrically powered ferry was developed for submission to a competition organized by Norway’s Ministry of Transport.

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Electric Cars Batteries Battery Recharge 313

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2019

Raising the penetration of renewable —an intermittent—sources of energy into the grid will require large scale electrical energy storage and retrieval. Adding electrically engineered (synthetic or non-biological) elements could make this approach even more productive and efficient than microbes alone.

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Energy Storage Engine Energy Polymer 274

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2023

We report a nanofibrous cobalt spinel catalyst codoped with lanthanum (La) and manganese (Mn) prepared from a zeolitic imidazolate framework embedded in electrospun polymer fiber. Applications include the electric grid, manufacturing, transportation and residential and commercial heating.

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Low Cost Hydrogen Volt 2000 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. It will produce enough material to supply more than 250,000 electric vehicles annually. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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Parts Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 459

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials. Lightweight and high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composites for vehicle applications. This FOA may include the following topics: Lithium-ion batteries using silicon-based anode. Transportation and energy analysis.

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2020 Vehicles Polymer Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2018

The electrolyzer will be operated in a highly responsive mode, helping to balance the refinery’s internal electricity grid and also selling Primary Control Reserve service to the German Transmission System Operators. This new unit at Rhineland enables hydrogen to be made from electricity rather than natural gas.

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Hydrogen Germany Building Power 272

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation. Group14 Technologies Inc. 7,501,014.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Quimera is aiming to change the way that electrical cars are perceived by the car industry and raise public awareness regarding EV’s capacities, performance and range.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The selected OPEN 2018 projects are in 21 states and fall into 9 technical categories, including transportation, electricity generation and delivery, and energy efficiency. . Electric motor-generators on each crankshaft will improve engine efficiency by modifying the piston dynamics and resulting combustion process.

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Engine San Diego Polymer Lithium Ion 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2014

DOE’s office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) is specifically interested in information on BEV makes and models where an after-market modification to extend the vehicle range using a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system would be most feasible. FCEV, SMR H 2. Challenges in providing refueling infrastructure.

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Commercial Electric Vehicles Range Fuel 257

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APRIL 4, 2013

Detroit Electric SP:01. Detroit Electric unveiled the SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat battery-electric sports car. seconds (the same acceleration time as the Tesla Roadster), the SP:01 claims the mantle of the fastest pure-electric production car. A second battery pack is located on top of the electric motor.

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Detroit Miles Range Electric 287

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Battery electric Plug-in hybrid electric Hybrid Fuel cells. Grid storage. Solid oxide solid acid Phosphoric acid molten carbonate Polymer electrolyte membrane. Control rods Cooling fluids Control absorbers or neutron shielding materials Fuel rod cladding Fuel assembly grid plates Alloys. Direct drive. Hydropower.

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Molten Salt Fuel Energy Grid 150

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JULY 30, 2012

Electrovaya manufactures prismatic cells that have a laminated polymer pouch construction with a flat geometry. Electrovaya says that its proprietary SuperPolymer battery technology offers up to 50% higher energy density than phosphate with comparable safety performance. Electrovaya Inc.

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Polymer 236

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APRIL 20, 2018

In the dry process, polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) is extruded into a thin sheet which is then annealed at 10-25 °C below the polymer melting point such that crystallite size and orientation are controlled. The sheet is then rapidly stretched in the machine direction to achieve slit-like pores or voids at 35-45% porosity.

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Li-ion Energy Energy Storage Production 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Lignin, a polymer extracted from biomass during the ethanol production process, is used at an attached power plant, which generates enough power to meet the facility’s energy needs, with any excess green electricity sold to the local grid.

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Italy Renewable Polymer Conversion 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2013

Schematic illustration of 3D porous SiNP/conductive polymer hydrogel composite electrodes. Each SiNP is encapsulated in a conductive polymer surface. A team at Stanford University has developed stable silicon Li-ion battery anodes by incorporating a conducting polymer hydrogel into the Si-based material. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Polymer Deep Cycle 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Topics include the following: Fuel Cell-Battery Electric Hybrid for Utility or Municipal Medium Duty or Heavy Duty Bucket Trucks. FCTO seeks applications with projects that develop and demonstrate PEM fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks for medium duty or heavy duty bucket trucks with drivetrain-integrated ePTO systems.

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Fuel Hybrid Hydrogen 2015 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. —Qian et al.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2018

This topic seeks platinum group metal-free oxygen reduction electrocatalyst and electrode R&D enabling cost-competitive polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, as part of DOE’s Energy Materials Network.

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Hydrogen Fuel Polymer Concept 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2011

The possibility of a flow-through mode for the cathode allows flexibility of the cell design for safe, large-capacity electrical-energy storage at an acceptable cost, they conclude. The new strategy promises to be applicable to both the electric-vehicle market and the problem of electrical energy storage for the grid.

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Sodium Water Li-ion Texas 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

Since grid-scale electrical energy storage requires hundreds of gigawatt-hours to be stored, the batteries for this application must be inexpensive, robust, safe and sustainable. The vanadium redox flow battery is one such battery technology that has reached an advanced level of development for grid-scale applications.

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Energy Storage Energy Batteries Battery 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

Audi will introduce the compact A3 Sportback g-tron—which can be powered by the CO 2 -neutral Audi e-gas, synthetic methane generated from eco-electricity in the Audi e-gas project ( earlier post )—at the end of the year. The power-to-gas process links the electricity grid and gas network bi-directionally for the first time.

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Audi Gas CO2 Gas-Electric 296

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This would be the largest unit of its kind in Germany and the world’s largest PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) electrolyzer. The hydrogen is currently produced as a byproduct of the refining process or through natural gas reforming; electrolysis instead uses electricity to split water into the base components of hydrogen and oxygen.

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Hydrogen Installation Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Three electrolyzers powered primarily by surplus green electricity split water into oxygen and hydrogen. Their inner layer is a gas-tight matrix of polyamide.

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency.

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Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. MW each, these four turbines are to supply some 53 GWh of electricity annually.

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Audi Gas Hydrogen 2013 370

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells. Advancing to 10 Ah battery prototypes, Sepion faces challenges in membrane manufacturing related to polymer processing and the molecular basis for membrane performance and durability.

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Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

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APRIL 14, 2012

The Department plans to make additional requests to Congress for up to $20 million over the next four years, subject to available appropriations, that will be used to support work conducted by US institutions and individuals. Louis; Corning Incorporated; General Electric Company; Konarka Technologies, Inc.; Moser Baer India Ltd.;

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India Clean Cleaning Solar 240

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MAY 9, 2011

Fuel cells are now being deployed for applications as diverse as residential power, off-grid mobile communications sites in Africa, low-carbon transportation, and electrical grid reliability. The analysis shows that in 2010 less than a dozen companies accounted for the vast majority of global shipments.

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2008 2010 Global Fuel 231

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Other awards included funding for renewable energy resources, industrial and building energy efficiency, a modernized electricity grid, cleaner fossil fuels, and the next generation of nuclear power. Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. DOE Funding: $3,000,000. DOE Funding: $1,000,000. Dynalene, Inc. DOE Funding: $1,000,000.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210