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AUGUST 22, 2013

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs.

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Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

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APRIL 30, 2010

This project will develop and optimize a novel, engineered microorganism that produces a biodiesel-equivalent fuel from renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide, at costs of less than $2.50 The critical barrier to wider deployment of electric vehicles is the high cost and low energy of today’s batteries. per gallon. 4,973,724.

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Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion 249

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AUGUST 1, 2010

These projects focus on developing next-generation anodes to increase the energy and decrease the cost of lithium batteries while maintaining safety and cycle life. Pennsylvania State University. The awardees include two national laboratories, five universities, and one private non-profit research institute.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 186

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Solid ion conductors made of affordable, easily produced materials could replace today’s mostly liquid electrolytes and expensive fuel cell parts, helping create a next generation of batteries and fuel cells that are low-cost, durable, and more efficient. —ARPA-E Director Dr. Ellen D. Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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Li-ion Polymer Batteries Battery 150

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AUGUST 2, 2012

measurement capabilities and lowering the cost of electric. Pennsylvania State University. Pennsylvania State University is developing an innovative. project integrates a unique, low-cost membrane with a new. electrolyte materials composed of low cost iron. Oak Ridge National. Laboratory. sourced.

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Energy Storage Grid Electric Vehicles Energy 299

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JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210