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DARPA program integrates non-mechanical optical scanning tech on microchip; new class of low-cost, miniature LIDAR could support autonomous vehicle apps

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These accomplishments could open the door to a new class of miniaturized, extremely low-cost, robust laser-scanning technologies for LIDAR and other uses. These performers include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the University of California, Santa Barbara; the University of California, Berkeley; and HRL Laboratories.

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MHI invests in Electric Hydrogen to accelerate efforts to produce clean hydrogen at scale

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MHI) has invested in Electric Hydrogen (EH2), a clean hydrogen startup headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, to support its efforts in developing cost-competitive, fossil-free hydrogen. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The investment was part of a $198-million financing.

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ARPA-E announces $12M for five projects in nuclear materials science; first OPEN+ cohort

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in collaboration with Cornell University, will use advanced microfabrication technology to fabricate and scale low-cost, high-power multi-beam ion accelerators. The novel design could eliminate obstacles to nuclear deployment, including cost uncertainty and hybrid integration.

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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Under the FOCUS program, projects will develop advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use, while also producing heat that can be stored at low cost for later use as well as innovative storage systems that accept both heat and electricity from variable solar sources. Earlier post.).

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DOE awards $20M to 10 hydrogen production and delivery technologies projects

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of Danbury, Connecticut will receive $900,000 to develop a novel hybrid system for low-cost, low greenhouse gas hydrogen production. Wiretough Cylinders LLC of Bristol, Virginia will receive $2 million to demonstrate a low cost high pressure hydrogen storage vessel using a steel wire overwrap. FuelCell Energy Inc.

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New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubish venture fund to invest up to $1B over five years; 1st investment in Ionic Materials for solid-state electrolyte

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Ionic, based in Massachusetts, is the developer of a pioneering solid polymer electrolyte that enables improved performance and cost effectiveness of high-energy density batteries for automotive and multiple other applications. Low cost precursors. Key properties of Ionic Materials’ polymer include: Up to 1.3

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ARPA-E to award $27M for advanced nuclear reactor systems operational technology: GEMINA

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These projects will work to develop digital twin technology to reduce O&M costs in the next generation of nuclear power plants. Advanced nuclear reactors have the potential to provide reliable and low-cost clean power to millions of American homes.