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Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

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JANUARY 11, 2014

In a paper in Nature , they suggest that the use of such redox-active organic molecules instead of redox-active metals represents a new and promising direction for realizing massive electrical energy storage at greatly reduced cost. The design permits larger amounts of energy to be stored at lower cost than with traditional batteries.

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ARPA-E awards U-M $1.9M to develop advanced low-cost high-efficiency engine; boosting, highly dilute combustion and 48V system

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

The performance is projected to match that of a naturally aspirated engine and have a 20% increase in fuel efficiency compared to a turbocharged downsized engine, at a cost that is half that of a mild-hybrid system. If we improve the responsiveness of small engines, then we can push for more efficient cars at low cost.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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FEBRUARY 4, 2012

The new charge station is designed to be a low-cost, wall-mounted indoor unit aimed initially at vehicle dealerships. The letter of intent signed by SPX Service Solutions and Aker Wade outlines parameters for a partnership that is expected to be formally established in Q2 2012.

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BNL Researchers develop low-cost, efficient, non-noble metal electrocatalyst to produce hydrogen from water

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MAY 9, 2012

A team of researchers led by Dr. James Muckerman at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) have developed a new class of high-activity, low-cost, non-noble metal electrocatalyst that generates hydrogen gas from water. Click to enlarge. —James Muckerman. Sasaki, K., Frenkel, A. Marinkovic, N.,

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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JULY 19, 2012

Heide Budde-Meiwes, Dominik Schulte, Julia Kowal, Dirk Uwe Sauer, Ralf Hecke, Eckhard Karden (2012) Dynamic charge acceptance of lead–acid batteries: Comparison of methods for conditioning and testing, Journal of Power Sources , Volume 207, Pages 30-36 doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.12.045. Auto Start-Stop engineering supervisor Kirk Pebley.

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Fusion Low Cost Ford Lead Acid

Gen 2 low-cost flywheel-based Torotrak KERS for buses en route to production in mid-2016

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JANUARY 5, 2016

Already undergoing detailed testing on rigs and in a new Euro VI StreetLite bus, the new KERS design is intended to further improve bus fuel efficiency and reduces the KERS weight and cost, helping to improve the bus operator payback. —Ian Tarran, Engineering Director at Arriva UK Bus.

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Manganese hydride molecular sieve for practical hydrogen storage could cost roughly 5x less than 700 bar tanks

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

The team projects that reasonable estimates for production costs and loss of performance due to system implementation result in total energy storage costs roughly 5 times cheaper than those for 700 bar tanks, potentially opening doors for increased adoption of hydrogen as an energy vector. wt% and 50 kgH 2 /m 3 for 5 kg of hydrogen.

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Winners of 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge

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JUNE 18, 2012

and Jim Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the winners of the 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The awardees for 2012 are: Professor Robert M. His approach also uses a low-cost feedstock.

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Use of a Low-Cost Electric Supercharger Could Significantly Reduce Smoke from Turbocharged Diesel Engines

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APRIL 27, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Until now the emission testing for such engines has been steady state.

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Siemens, Duke Energy and Ford demonstrate lower cost home smart charging technology for plug-ins; due on market next year

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Siemens Energy Management Division has teamed with Duke Energy and Ford to demonstrate the results of an 18-month effort to reduce the cost and expand electric vehicle charging technologies. In 2012, Siemens was awarded $1.6 In March of 2012, the DOE awarded Siemens a grant to develop a low cost Smart Grid Capable EVSE.

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Umicore announces equity investment in solid-state battery company Solid Power

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JUNE 23, 2021

Founded in 2012, Solid Power is a Colorado-based developer of next-generation all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. With eight years of technology development and three years of manufacturing development, Solid Power has been working to deliver better performing all-solid-state batteries using low-cost, industry standard processes.

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ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider ViriCiti to accelerate fleet electrification

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AUGUST 12, 2021

The combined solution will enable fleets to identify what routes to electrify, monitor and report on uptime, optimize fueling to ensure operational readiness at low cost, and integrate vehicle and charging station management. —Pasquale Romano, President and CEO of ChargePoint.

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Rio Tinto to acquire Rincon Mining lithium project for $825M

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

It is expected to be a long life, low-cost asset that will continue to build the strength of our Battery Materials portfolio, with our combined lithium assets spanning the US, Europe and South America. —Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm.

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GWU team develops cost-effective solar process to produce lime for cement without CO2 emission

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APRIL 11, 2012

A team at George Washington University has demonstrated a new solar process that can produce lime (CaO) for cement without any emission of carbon dioxide, and at lower projected cost than the existing cement industry process. at below current market values; the low cost of the cogenerated. The CO is produced. —Licht et al.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference.

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Bosch to Invest $432M in India Between 2010 and 2012, Nearly 25% for Auto

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JANUARY 4, 2010

20 billion (US$432 million) in its Indian operations between 2010 and 2012, with nearly 25% of that investment go into further strengthening the Bosch Automotive Group’s research and development activities in India. Bosch will invest Rs. The company has already invested Rs.

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Tirupati Graphite opens second mine in Madagascar at Vatomina Project

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APRIL 26, 2021

Madagascar offers weathered, low-cost saprolite-hosted graphite deposits with a large concentration of high-quality jumbo and large flakes and crystalline structure. A new 12km interconnecting road runs between Vatomina and Sahamamy, which will save around 5% in current OPEX towards logistics costs.

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Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

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MARCH 25, 2013

reports that its zinc-ion-based ZIP-Cap asymmetric ultracapacitor is expected to provide a 25-fold reduction in build cost and a 5-fold increase in energy density (up to 35Wh/L) without the ultra-pure materials or expensive “dry-room” facilities that are necessary to build today’s ultracapacitors. Source: Ionova. Click to enlarge.

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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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MARCH 31, 2014

The selected 17 awards represent the best of nearly 1,000 ideas submitted for the FY 2012/13 Broad Based Topic Solicitation, DOE said. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. Nextech Materials. XG Sciences, Inc.

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Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

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MARCH 25, 2013

reports that its zinc-ion-based ZIP-Cap asymmetric ultracapacitor is expected to provide a 25-fold reduction in build cost and a 5-fold increase in energy density (up to 35Wh/L) without the ultra-pure materials or expensive “dry-room” facilities that are necessary to build today’s ultracapacitors. Source: Ionova. Click to enlarge.

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Building Energy Lead Acid DC

Tata reveals low cost electric vehicle study

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JANUARY 12, 2012

As part of the 2012 North American International Auto Show inDetroit, Tata Technologies was selected by Michelin to display its electric mobility engineering study. The study comes in the form of a four passenger vehicle with an 18.4kWh battery pack that boasts a range of 100miles. It has a top speed of 65mph and can [.].

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Low Cost Electric Vehicles Vehicles 2012

$199-A-Month Lease On 2012 Ford Focus Electric Matches Nissan

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

The battle of low-cost electric car leases has expanded: Ford is now enticing new customers to its 2013 Ford Focus Electric with offers as low as $199 per month. Nissan has attracted new customers with 24- and 36-month leases for its Leaf electric car at a base price of $199/month.

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Nissan Ford 2012 Low Cost

Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyota’s targeted cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles. In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Source: Toyota.

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel

Novozymes receives $2.5M award from DOE to improve advanced biofuels production

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JANUARY 8, 2013

The project will run two years, relying on biology to rapidly and cost-effectively screen natural enzyme diversity for the best performing enzymes. Novozymes has already reduced the cost of enzyme production for biofuels by 90%. million (2008-2012). Novozymes received an award of up to $2.5 Earlier post.) million (2001-2005).

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Pike Research forecasts annual sales of electric bicycles to surpass 47M units by 2018; Li-ion battery share to climb to 12%

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MARCH 27, 2012

Electric bicycle sales by region, world markets: 2012-2018. between 2012 and 2018, resulting in global sales of 47.6 million vehicles in 2018, up form more than 30 million units in 2012. The North American market will be comparatively small with e-bicycle sales of 105,682 in 2012, growing to 342,526 units in 2018.

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Li-ion 2018 Sale North America

DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

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JULY 19, 2013

Ernest Moniz highlighted the continued growth of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)sales—more than doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 to 40,000 units compared to the same period in 2012—as the US Department of Energy (DOE) released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling on electricity.

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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Li-ion Energy Storage Batteries Battery

DOE selects 3 hydrogen and fuel cell projects for transportation applications for SBIR/STTR awards

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MARCH 7, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the FY 2012 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 3 award winners, including three hydrogen and fuel cell projects. will optimize the cost and performance of composite cylinders for hydrogen storage using a graded construction.

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ABB adds 20 kW Combined Charging System (CCS) fast charger to EVSE portfolio

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Its 20 kW design allows for quick and easy installation on widely available 3 x 32A low-cost grid connections. ABB was the first company to demonstrate a working CCS prototype at EVS26 in Los Angeles in 2012 and at eCarTec in Munich.

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San Diego Los Angeles Charging BMW

Low cost supercharger slashes diesel emissions

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APRIL 28, 2009

Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).

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DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

In partnership with industry, VTO has established aggressive targets to focus research on cost-reduction, efficiency, and performance. VTO-funded research has reduced the cost of advanced batteries by 75% since 2008, and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. million).

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DOE to award $30M for research on onboard natural gas storage and at-home refueling; $10M for algal biofuels

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

ARPA-E’s projects under this new program—Methane Opportunities for Vehicular Energy ( MOVE )—will focus on overcoming these barriers by developing innovative, low-cost natural gas storage technologies and methods to lower pressure in vehicle tanks that will help enable the widespread adoption of natural gas vehicles.

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Li-ion startup Cadenza Innovation raises $5+M in oversubscribed Series A; ex Boston Power team

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JULY 18, 2016

Cadenza Innovation , a Li-ion battery startup founded in 2012 by Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, former CEO and founder of Boston Power ( earlier post ), has raised more than $5 million in growth capital. These larger jelly rolls lead to significant packaging advantages (higher Wh/L), as well as lower cost and higher yield.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is a low-volume, high-value market where aircraft will rely on high-cost and cutting-edge technologies to reach new heights with regard to performance and safety. Often, two-wheelers are the low-hanging fruit when it comes to electrification. Most projects thus far have been for inland vessels and some short-sea vessels.

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EIA: US electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

In August 2012, coal produced 39% of US electricity, up from a low of 32% in April 2012, when the natural gas share of generation equaled that of coal. Data for 2011 and 2012 are preliminary. However, natural gas prices have generally increased since April, the lowest point for natural gas prices during 2012.

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Coal Gas-Electric Gas 2012

EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

President Obama announced the DOE “Clean Energy Grand Challenge” in March 2012 with the goal of enabling US companies to be the first in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are as affordable and convenient for the average American family as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 10 years. Earlier post.).

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Solid-state battery company Solid Power named “Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year” by CCIA

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The cathode is made up of exceptionally cost-effective, Earth-abundant precursor materials. The result is ultra-high-energy, safe and low-cost solid-state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power Inc. has been named “Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year” by the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association ( CCIA ). Earlier post.).

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Pennsylvania’s Public-Private Partnership Board approves CNG project for public transit, private fleet fueling

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

In September 2012, Corbett signed into law the Public and Private Partnerships for Transportation Act, which authorized P3 projects in Pennsylvania. To kick off the project, PennDOT will release a Request for Qualifications to solicit interested parties and expects to invite qualified teams to submit proposals early next year.

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Pennsylvania Fuel Fleet Financing

Ricardo HyBoost “Intelligent Electrification” project awarded automotive environmental prize by Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The winning HyBoost paper was originally presented at the Sustainable Vehicle Technologies conference held in November 2012. boosted engine in conjunction with relatively low cost synergistic ‘12+X’ Volt electrical management system and electrical supercharger technologies. Earlier post.)

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.) From experience, I know that having the right team is a distinct business advantage.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer

Intelligent Energy claims highest power densities yet for automotive fuel cells

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MARCH 26, 2013

Importantly, we deliver these benchmark performance levels using our own patented technology which has been designed for high volume, low-cost manufacturing. In 2012, the company formed a joint venture in Japan with the Suzuki Motor Corporation to manufacture fuel cells for a range of automotive and other sectors.

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Power Powered Fuel Energy

Nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets offer high catalytic performance in fuel cells and solar cells; possible replacement for Pt

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JULY 23, 2013

Researchers in South Korea have developed a simple, low-cost and eco-friendly method of creating nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets (NGnPs) with excellent catalytic performance in both dye-sensitized solar cells and fuel cells to replace conventional platinum (Pt)-based catalysts for energy conversion. —Jeon et al. 1116897109.

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Solar Fuel Low Cost South Korea

Haldor Topsøe acquires 18% of Na-ion battery company Faradion Ltd

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Faradion was founded in 2010 with the objective to develop a low-cost sodium-ion battery technology capable of reducing the cost of energy storage in a range of applications related to renewable energy, stationary storage and transportation.

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Sodium Li-ion Companies Batteries

Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

ARPA-E awards U-M $1.9M to develop advanced low-cost high-efficiency engine; boosting, highly dilute combustion and 48V system

SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

BNL Researchers develop low-cost, efficient, non-noble metal electrocatalyst to produce hydrogen from water

Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

Gen 2 low-cost flywheel-based Torotrak KERS for buses en route to production in mid-2016

Manganese hydride molecular sieve for practical hydrogen storage could cost roughly 5x less than 700 bar tanks

Winners of 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge

Use of a Low-Cost Electric Supercharger Could Significantly Reduce Smoke from Turbocharged Diesel Engines

Siemens, Duke Energy and Ford demonstrate lower cost home smart charging technology for plug-ins; due on market next year

Umicore announces equity investment in solid-state battery company Solid Power

ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider ViriCiti to accelerate fleet electrification

Rio Tinto to acquire Rincon Mining lithium project for $825M

GWU team develops cost-effective solar process to produce lime for cement without CO2 emission

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Bosch to Invest $432M in India Between 2010 and 2012, Nearly 25% for Auto

Tirupati Graphite opens second mine in Madagascar at Vatomina Project

Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

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

Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

Tata reveals low cost electric vehicle study

$199-A-Month Lease On 2012 Ford Focus Electric Matches Nissan

Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

Novozymes receives $2.5M award from DOE to improve advanced biofuels production

Pike Research forecasts annual sales of electric bicycles to surpass 47M units by 2018; Li-ion battery share to climb to 12%

DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

DOE selects 3 hydrogen and fuel cell projects for transportation applications for SBIR/STTR awards

ABB adds 20 kW Combined Charging System (CCS) fast charger to EVSE portfolio

Low cost supercharger slashes diesel emissions

DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

DOE to award $30M for research on onboard natural gas storage and at-home refueling; $10M for algal biofuels

Li-ion startup Cadenza Innovation raises $5+M in oversubscribed Series A; ex Boston Power team

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

EIA: US electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat

EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

Solid-state battery company Solid Power named “Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year” by CCIA

Pennsylvania’s Public-Private Partnership Board approves CNG project for public transit, private fleet fueling

Ricardo HyBoost “Intelligent Electrification” project awarded automotive environmental prize by Institution of Mechanical Engineers

LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

Intelligent Energy claims highest power densities yet for automotive fuel cells

Nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets offer high catalytic performance in fuel cells and solar cells; possible replacement for Pt

Haldor Topsøe acquires 18% of Na-ion battery company Faradion Ltd

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