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APRIL 30, 2014

The greatest hydropower potential was found in western US states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The US Department of Energy (DOE) tasked ORNL with evaluating the new stream-reach development resource potential of more than 3 million US streams. Source: ORNL NSD. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 4, 2020

The first-of-its-kind Co-Optima initiative is designed to provide American industry with the scientific underpinnings needed to maximize vehicle performance and efficiency, leverage domestic fuel resources, and reduce life cycle emissions.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Facilitating collaboration between researchers working on the three water-splitting pathways and addressing common materials challenges and resource needs, such as high-throughput synthesis techniques and auxiliary component design.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The projects were selected as part of ARPA-E’s Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) program. Travertine will develop the design basis for a 1 ton/day CO 2 removal system to demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of this concept, taking it from proof-of-concept to field-ready.

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AUGUST 1, 2020

Scientists from Idaho National Laboratory and the University of California San Diego have shown that slow, low-energy charging causes lithium atoms to deposit on electrodes in a disorganized way that improves charging behavior. The ideal deposit density should be consistent with the theoretical density of Li metal (0.534 g cm –3 ).

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MAY 10, 2016

Although anyone can download and use the tool, AFLEET was designed for managers that purchase and maintain a fleet of vehicles. Also, the Clean Cities program develops public resources to inform consumers on the environmental and cost benefits of a range of fuels and vehicles that cut down on petroleum use.

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JUNE 19, 2009

California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols met with US Energy Secretary Steven Chu in May and followed up that meeting with a letter, urging the continuation of funding to support research, development and deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Developed by scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory in the Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute (CMI), the technology provides insight into how to separate in-demand rare-earth elements cost-effectively, which could shift the industry to benefit producers in the United States.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

EPA is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that significantly reduce diesel emissions and exposure, especially from fleets operating in areas designated as having poor air quality. California Air Resources Board (CARB)-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that an agreement has been reached to support possible siting of an innovative small modular reactor (SMR) project within DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site. The SMR design for the CFPP is being provided by NuScale Power.

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MAY 28, 2010

computational fluid dynamics) and apply them through a new multi-physics computational capability to support significant leaps forward in nuclear reactor design and engineering. They will be managed by top teams of scientists and engineers with enough resources and authority to move quickly in response to new developments.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The technology is estimated to be more efficient than traditional geothermal binary systems, allowing lower-temperature geothermal resources to be used for power generation. The project’s total output will be sold to Idaho Power Company under a 25-year power purchase agreement. Bliem and G.L.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The J2954 standard test stand is based on the circular topology but also provides a way to demonstrate compatibility to other topologies such as the “double D” design. The SAE J2954 RP establishes the methodology for designs and testing of wireless power transfer for EVs up to 11 kW. Thereafter, the standard will be released.

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MAY 21, 2010

Idaho State University - $650,000. Idaho State University - $1,287,921. Idaho State University - $597,252. Actual project funding will be established during contract negotiation phase. California State University, Long Beach - $1,390,252. Clemson University - $614,690. Drexel University - $1,149,327. List of selected projects.

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MAY 6, 2023

The AP300 SMR design is scaled from the advanced, proven AP1000 reactor and is the only SMR truly based on an N th -of-a-kind operating plant. This also directly translates into a simplified design, lower CAPEX and smaller footprint. Like the AP1000, the AP300 is designed to operate for an 80+ year life cycle.

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JUNE 20, 2009

However, California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols wants that funding back. According to the Air Resources Board analysis, most vehicles on the road in 2050 will need to be electric drive or ultra-low carbon fuel vehicles - that is electricity or hydrogen - if the 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases is to be achieved.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Design of the AFRI project is underway and the equipment modules are expected to be installed in 2013. Production of bio-based jet and diesel is expected to begin in 2013 and production of bio-based gasoline, part of the C 3 product platform, will follow in 2015. Earlier post. ).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Thirty-two projects in 14 states will develop and test new ways to locate geothermal resources and improve resource characterization, drilling, and reservoir engineering techniques. This project will reduce resource exploration costs by developing a processing technique for a variety of geophysical and geological parameters.

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MARCH 4, 2011

A number of DOE labs, including Idaho National and Argonne National, have contributed to the body of work. Turbo-alternator-shaft design for the SNL S-CO 2 test loop. The key component of these loops is the turbo-alternator-compressor unit (TAC) and the technologies used in its design. Resources. Source: Wright et al.

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JUNE 21, 2016

We expect collaborations across multiple disciplines; from 3D bio-printing, cell science, and process design, automated pharmaceutical screening methods to the supply chain expertise needed to rapidly produce and transport these live-saving materials. Modular Chemical Process Intensification (MCPI) Institute. Missouri U. Purdue U.

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JUNE 6, 2013

In the C3 Project, valve-release, lead-acid batteries containing high levels of carbon in the negative electrode are being designed, manufactured, and evaluated under laboratory-simulated test cycles. Researchers at the DOE’s Idaho National Lab issued a report on the development and testing of the UltraBattery hybrid in August 2012.

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MARCH 11, 2016

SBV is a collaborative, national effort that provides $20 million for US companies to help improve industry awareness of national laboratory capabilities and provide small and mid-size businesses access to the resources available within the national laboratory system. Geothermal Design Center, working with ORNL.

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JUNE 24, 2009

Rentech, the developer of a Fischer-Tropsch process for the conversion of syngas derived from biomass and fossil resources into synthetic fuels, specialty waxes and chemicals, has acquired a 25% stake in ClearFuels Technology Inc. This joint demonstration is anticipated to lead to the final design basis for the commercial facilities.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

The consortium includes the Idaho National Laboratory of the Department of Energy (DOE), two top US universities, and materials technology firm Media & Process Technology. Phase 2 will cover design, construction and operation of a pilot demonstration facility. OriginOil, Inc., Carbon Sciences, Inc.,

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JULY 21, 2016

California Air Resources Board. PNM Resources. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy. Con Edison. Connecticut Green Bank. Dayton Power & Light Company. Duke Energy.

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JULY 10, 2010

Applications are sought that use new materials and designs that allow better heat transfer out of the capacitor to reduce internal heating problems and increase life expectancy. However, they must accommodate high ripple currents, in a high temperature environment. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors.

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JUNE 26, 2021

Enhancement of PyARC for Westinghouse Electric Company’s Lead Fast Reactor design and modeling, $450,000. Multiscale Manufacturing Design Tool Based on Machine Learning Workflow, $250,000. Idaho National Laboratory. Real Time-Optimal Power Flow based Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS), $299,329.

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APRIL 22, 2016

15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g. The PHEVLER battery provides the electric fuel when the vehicle is driven, and then becomes an electric storage resource for the power grid whenever the vehicle is parked and plugged in for charging. [ 3 ] PHEVLER - EAA-PHEV Wiki. [

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JULY 8, 2010

Sightline Institute reports that drivers in the Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, Washington used more gasoline last year, reversing a decade-long trend of declining personal gas consumption. Idaho drivers—already the highest per-capita consumers in the region—led the Northwest by increasing their gasoline purchases by nearly 4%.

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JULY 31, 2017

The US DOE has selected four new projects designed to overcome technical hurdles in reducing the weight of vehicle components. PNNL’s metallurgical expertise will help improve the tooling design and optimize the extrusion process to make it faster and lower cost. DOE will provide $1.2

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

When you’re flying back and forth from Sacramento to Santa Monica in your private jet on a nightly basis and using the same jet to spend your available leisure time in Idaho you are no Climate Action Hero. I have the bandwidth and I have the resources. You will find no reason yet for such hope at the local level.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2015

As an initiating step, Idaho National Lab will serve as the GAIN integrator for Office of Nuclear Energy capabilities. Through this agreement, CASL tools will be expanded to better simulate SMR operation and inform design decisions. It is expected that the first SMR design application will be submitted to the NRC in late-2016.

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APRIL 27, 2015

Understanding conversion performance as a function of feedstock properties is a critical element of both the design and successful operation of an integrated biorefinery. In addition, this understanding would allow for commoditization of biomass, allowing producers to optimize quality versus quantity trade-offs for specific feedstocks.

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JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. It is much more than that. We will soon discuss this need in detail.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

After examining data on the only PHEV currently available in large numbers, the new adjustment method shows promise for reasonably predicting PHEV average fuel and electricity use, despite differences in design. The validation has so far only been possible on a single aftermarket conversion PHEV design—a Prius converted with a Hymotion pack.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs).

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