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Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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A multi-institutional team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has developed a low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for the production of hydrogen in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). volts (Nafion 212 membrane) and low degradation in an accelerated stress test.

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RAL proposes new efficient and low-cost process to crack ammonia for hydrogen using sodium amide; transportation applications

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While both perceived and real safety risks due to the toxicity of NH 3 have detracted from its appeal, its adoption as a vector for H 2 has not yet been realized largely because of the absence of an efficient, low-cost method for cracking NH 3 to H 2 and N 2. These calculations indicate that ammonia-based transportation is achievable.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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The report— Green Hydrogen Cost Reduction: scaling up electrolyzers to meet the 1.5 C climate goal —looks at drivers for innovation and presents strategies that governments can peruse to reduce the cost of electrolyzers by 40% in the short term and by up to 80% in the long term.

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Penn State, FSU team develops low-cost, efficient layered heterostructure catalyst for water-splitting

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However, the high cost and scarcity of Pt prohibits its application to fulfil the energy demand. Thus, lowering the cost of HER catalysts is of paramount importance for clean, scalable and sustainable energy. To lower the catalysts cost, a natural abundant alternative and low-cost scalable synthesis are required.

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DOE BETO to award $61.4M for low-carbon biofuels research to reduce transportation emissions

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million for technologies that produce low-cost, low-carbon biofuels. ( This FOA supports high-impact technology RDD&D to accelerate the bioeconomy and, in particular, the production of low-carbon fuels for the aviation industry.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has actively participated in research and demonstrations with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to advance electric transportation for many years. These programs and offerings make up the company’s New Mexico Transportation Electrification Plan. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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DOE selects 3 hydrogen and fuel cell projects for transportation applications for SBIR/STTR awards

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Current state-of-the-art hydrogen storage vessels for fuel cell electric vehicles are cost prohibitive because of the necessary carbon fiber. This project will seek to reduce the cost of these vessels by 25% by using less expensive fibers in a graded construction of the vessel wall. Nextgen Aeronautics, Inc.

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