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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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The custom vehicles are made at Rivian’s factory in Illinois, and include technology and features such as: A safety-first design focused on superior 360-degree visibility, and vehicle features that protect drivers and pedestrians. Batteries that are light, resilient, and low cost in addition to lasting the lifetime of the vehicle.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) University of Illinois at Chicago. AOI 6: Low?cost cost Infrastructure?based University of Pittsburgh.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Low-Cost Rare-Earth Free Electric Drivetrain Enabled by Novel Permanent Magnets, Inverter, Integrated Design and Advanced Thermal Management.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. For example, future DC lines will connect generators in Kansas to a neighboring network in Illinois, stretch from Wyoming to California , and move wind and solar energy across the Southwest.

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DOE’s Manufacturing Institute to award $35M to support R&D in recycling, reuse and remanufacturing

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Iowa State University, Deere and Company, Green Electronics Council. remove material where feasible for light-weighting and, at the same time, add material where needed to sustain remanufacturability). Development and Validation of Metal Separation Technology for Complex Metal Systems.

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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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This project will develop a low cost, ultra-compact power module using innovative integrated-cooling to increase power density, improve performance, and reduce cost. Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. TPI Composites.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Drive Oregon.

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