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Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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A multi-institutional team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has developed a low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for the production of hydrogen in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). volts (Nafion 212 membrane) and low degradation in an accelerated stress test.

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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The project will result in a unique battery system that features superior energy density, low cost, increased cycles and reduced critical materials. Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V The financial objective is to achieve a cost of no more than €90/kWh at the pack level when entering commercial production.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Lakh (US$10,000) (All India – Ex-showroom), for the first 10,000 customers (of which 2000 will be reserved for the current owners of Nexon EV and Tigor EV). Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev

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DOE Selects Two SOFC Projects to Move Into Next SECA Phase

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The selections were based upon an assessment of demonstrated progress in developing high-performance, low-cost SOFC technology. Key program goals, as defined by the Office of Fossil Energy and the US Office of Management and Budget, include: Cost of $175 per kilowatt (2007 dollars) for a minimum 40,000 hour fuel cell stack.

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CCID Consulting estimates upsurge in aluminum for automobile bodies in China if technical breakthroughs in alloy performance and application technology are made

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As a result of the technical bottlenecks concerning aluminum sheets’ performance and application, the domestic automobile manufacturers are facing high costs of aluminum application and are reluctant to use aluminum sheets. The key will be improve aluminum sheets’ performance and make breakthroughs in application technologies.

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Ricardo Introduces Kinergy Flywheel Energy Storage System; FLYBUS and KinerStor

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Further potential Kinergy applications also include low-cost, compact energy management and storage systems for use in industrial and construction equipment, elevators, railway rolling stock, and local electrical substations and power distribution systems. The Technology Strategy Board is to provide £0.5 million (US$0.83

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Delphi Using $89.3M DOE Award to Support Expansion of Power Electronics Engineering and New Manufacturing Facility; First Products for Allison

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million to advance the development of low-cost manufacturing of electric drive vehicles (EDV) in the United States. Delphi is focused on reducing the cost of hybrid power electronics while, at the same time, designing in market-leading functionality and reliability. With an $89.3