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TM4 receiving $3.7M to develop low-cost wheel motors

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million in funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s (SDTC) SD Tech Fund, through the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative, to develop low-cost wheel motors for electric and hybrid vehicles. TM4, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, is receiving $3.7 Electric (Battery) Hybrids Motors'

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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. Low-Cost, High-Energy Si/Graphene Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries. Composite Coatings for Low-Cost Motor Windings in Electric Vehicles. Description.

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DeepDrive to unveil new central drive unit at IAA Mobility

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DeepDrive, a Munich-based deep-tech company backed by BMW and Continental ( earlier post ), will unveil a new central drive unit for electric vehicles as a world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2023 (4 - 10 September). The key enabler for the dual-rotor concept is a new distributed winding concept with a slot-filling factor above 80%.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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It is, however, a challenge that is being made all the greater as we continue to decentralize power generation with more distributed, variable and inflexible sources, such as wind and solar. Increasingly, wind and solar are replacing fossil fuels as our principle source of energy. 100% wind and solar is not feasible on its own.

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Utility solar dethrones coal as the cheapest power source in Asia

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The driving force behind this trend is the substantial reduction in capital costs for renewable energy projects. China leads the pack with a 40-70% cost reduction in utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and offshore wind compared to other Asia Pacific markets.

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Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions

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Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. Kia is also planning to release a series of low-cost EVs , starting with the EV3 later this year, with expected prices around $30,000. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. The move is effective April 1st.

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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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9 Universities and Labs: Colorado School of Mines; Michigan State University; Michigan Tech University; The Ohio State University; University of Kentucky; University of Michigan; University of Notre Dame; University of Tennessee; Wayne State University. Caterpillar; CG Tech; Cincinnati Inc.; ThermoCalc; TIMET; Trumpf, Inc.;