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DOE awards more than $5M to two projects developing advanced hydrogen fuel cell components

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $5 million to two projects—one led by 3M Company and the other by Eaton Corporation—intended to lower the cost of advanced fuel cell systems by developing and engineering cost-effective, durable, and highly efficient fuel cell components. Eaton Corporation, up to $2.1

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc.,

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US DOE awards $8.4M to 4 projects to improve engine and powertrain efficiency

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General Motors LLC, $1.4 General Motors will develop and demonstrate a novel technology that enables the use of high dilution in the combustion chamber significantly improving the fuel economy of vehicles compared to conventional engines. Eaton Corporation, $2.5 The initial focus will be on US heavy-duty vehicles.

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LG Chem to Supply Li-ion Battery Packs to Volvo Cars

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LG Chem has signed a deal to provide electric vehicle batteries to five companies so far—South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor; CT&T Corp., a South Korean maker of electric cars; China’s third-largest carmaker Chang’an Automobile Group; Eaton Corp.,

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions; US Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract

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He has had active leadership roles working with vehicle design and engineering of US OEMs, systems integrators and tier suppliers, including Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Orion Bus, Magna, Eaton, Continental and others. IDEA performance upgrade.

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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General Motors. This project will research, develop, and demonstrate a highly integrated wide bandgap power module for next generation plug-in vehicles. Vehicle Technologies Program Awards. Description. Federal funding. Wide Bandgap (WBG) Power Module R&D – Integrated Power Modules (Area of Interest 1). 2,013,571.

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