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DOE to award up to $2.5M to deploy fuel-cell-powered baggage tow tractors at commercial airports

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With this FOA, DOE is seeking packaged solutions for current-generation polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems (5 to 20 kW) fueled by hydrogen with the ability to power a baggage tow tractor with 3,000 to 6,000 pounds (1,362 to 2,722 kg) towing capability for a minimum of 10 hours of continuous operation and 5,000 total hours.

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New hybrid polymer-glass electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries

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Described in a paper (“Compliant Glass-Polymer Hybrid Single-Ion-Conducting Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries”) to be published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the highly conductive hybrid electrolyte combines the two primary types of solid electrolytes: polymer and glass. earlier post ).

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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to develop and test a 25 kWh prototype battery system based on nanostructured polymer electrolytes. At the core of Seeo’s technology is a novel solid polymer electrolyte material that can transport Li ions while providing inherently safe and stable support for very high energy electrode chemistries.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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In 2007, Mazda announced the development of a new fabric made entirely from plant fibers to be used for seat covers and door trim in the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid car. The material is both durable and resistant to light and has the potential to reduce energy consumption during production by 10–15%.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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Technologies for the use of cellulosic and algal biomass in the production of drop-in biofuels, such as renewable gasoline, diesel, and JP-8 to less than $3 per gallon at the plant gate (in 2007 dollars and in gallons of gasoline equivalent (gge)). Biobased Products.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. Re performance- with proper engineering, a small light car can protect a driver well. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.