article thumbnail

Washington selects AeroVironment to install fast-charger network along I5 and US2

Green Car Congress

In the area between Everett and Olympia, additional charging stations will be installed through a federal program, The EV Project, administrated by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Combined, the two projects will connect Washington drivers along the entire 276 miles of I-5 between Canada and Oregon. Earlier post.)

article thumbnail

DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Small businesses that win awards in these programs keep the rights to any technology developed and are encouraged to commercialize the technology. American Lithium Energy Corporation. Ballast Energy, Inc. Earlier post.) 148,393.82.

Li-ion 150
article thumbnail

Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

Green Car Congress

While the battery electric vehicle has made progress in recent years, with improved affordability and energy storage capability, for most consumers, range anxiety and lengthy recharging time remain formidable obstacles, Hyundai said. The energy is stored in a 24 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, jointly developed with LG Chemical.

Tucson 324