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APRIL 20, 2017

Velodyne LiDAR announced its new fixed-laser, solid-state Velarray LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, a cost-effective yet high-performance and rugged automotive product in a small form factor. The design consolidates components and results in significant advances in sensor miniaturization, reliability, and cost reduction.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

Velodyne LiDAR announced a new design for a solid-state LiDAR sensor that can deliver a subsystem cost of less than US$50 when sold in high-volume manufacturing scale. The design consolidates components and results in significant advances in sensor miniaturization, reliability, and cost reduction.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, with colleagues at Purdue and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), have plated a one nanometer thick coating of platinum on a core of cobalt to create a cost-effective and highly efficient fuel cell catalyst. A paper on their work was published last year in the ACS journal Nano Letters. 7b00046.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

While Pt nanoparticles represent the current benchmark for HER electrocatalysis, the elemental scarcity, high cost, and poor stability against nanoparticle coarsening and agglomeration impose practical limitations and motivate the need for a next generation of alternative HER catalysts. Resources. Mariano, B. Taylor, I. 29, 1703863.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Since 2017, CalSEED has awarded $12.4 The battery-related projects are: Coreshell Technologies : Thin-film battery electrode coating technology for lower costs and doubled battery life. NanoDian : Low-cost, safer, cobalt-free, nanostructured lithium-ion battery cathode material.

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MARCH 30, 2015

Taking high-level driver assist to the next level, the safety packages will be offered as a very-low-cost option and will be systematically introduced across nearly all US Toyota and Lexus models and trim levels, top-to-bottom, by the end of 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A recent mobility study by ABI Research on regional ride-hailing markets found that 16 billion ride-hailing trips were completed worldwide in 2017. In direct contrast to Western Europe and North America, vehicle ownership is relatively low in Asian markets due to the large expense and impracticality for consumers in large cities.

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MARCH 23, 2016

Production from the plant is slated to begin in 2017 for regional distribution, and three additional trains in the following years are expected to increase its capacity to 640MT/day. The low-cost, modular systems can be trucked in and assembled onsite for easy deployment.

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JULY 22, 2012

Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. Unlike the majority of conventional fluorocarbon membrane materials which are expensive and require significant chemical plant to fabricate, ITM’s materials are low-cost hydrocarbons made by mixing together liquid chemicals to a particular recipe.

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MARCH 11, 2021

The battery is constructed from easily sourced, low-cost materials and does not contain any cobalt or lithium. LiNa Energy was formed in the summer of 2017 as a spin-out of Lancaster University. It operates at a wide range of temperatures and does not require expensive cooling systems.

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MAY 25, 2021

The platform can also use low-cost and high-specific-energy conversion-type cathodes that are not suitable in lithium-ion or other liquid-based cell architectures. Solid Power’s all-solid cell designs are expected to be safer, achieve higher energy densities and cost less than today’s best-performing lithium-ion battery cells.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

End of route stations will be delivered Q2 2017, with one of the systems to be located at Sales-Lentz’ depot. The inverted pantograph enables use of a low-cost and low weight interface on roof of the bus. The buses will be charged with opportunity charging (fast charging at end stops).

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JULY 2, 2017

Department of Energy (DOE) grant to continue their research in developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber. The center’s Carbon Materials Technologies Group received the award for a project titled “Precursor Processing Development for Low Cost, High Strength Carbon Fiber for Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Applications.”

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JULY 6, 2017

This potentially could reduce enzyme costs in biofuels production. This leads to high enzyme loading requirements—and therefore high deconstruction costs. Enzymes cost about $0.50 So any advances on making the enzyme processing step cheaper will make the cost of biofuel cheaper. —Whitehead et al. 7b01202.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Hydrogen produced via methane pyrolysis processes such as C-Zero’s is increasingly being referred to as “turquoise hydrogen,” as it combines the benefits of both “blue hydrogen,” (SMR with CO 2 sequestration) and “green hydrogen” (produced by splitting water via electrolysis) by being low-cost and low-emissions, respectively.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Since 2017 Farasis has regularly ranked first in terms of shipments of NCM-based Li-ion pouch cells to the Chinese automotive market. million, is for the development of high-energy density, low cost lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell technology that meets USABC goals for advanced batteries for EVs for 2020 commercialization.

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MARCH 12, 2016

Elio is moving the bulk of the consumer launch into 2017 at a date to be determined, as the company continues to seek additional funding. As we have stated in the past, building an ultra-low cost, high efficient vehicle for the masses is not an easy task. —Elio Motors founder and CEO Paul Elio.

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MAY 13, 2016

Combing these benefits with a low-cost precursor currently in development, the result can be a carbon fiber product that is 40% less expensive to manufacture than current commercial products. Plasma oxidation can be used to produce all grades of carbon fiber from low-end industrial to high-end aerospace grades.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

NOVONIX Anode Materials LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NOVONIX Limited, was formed in 2017. NAM will deploy its advanced, cost effective and environmentally friendly process technology to provide a ~60% reduction in carbon intensity relative to the traditional Chinese synthetic graphite. Gabriel, Louisiana.

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JULY 24, 2018

Hall-effect sensors and switches in 2017 accounted for 90% of the global revenue of magnetic sensors in automotive. Hall sensors are notable for their robust performance, small size, and low cost. These devices can be deployed at high temperatures experienced under the hood and are compatible with CMOS electronics.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stanford researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery (SIB) that can store the same amount of energy as a state-of-the-art lithium ion, at substantially lower cost. Crucial to the idea of lowering the cost of battery materials, myo-inositol is an abundant organic compound familiar to industry.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Cumulative battery usage by vehicle, world markets, 2011-2017. According to a new report from Pike Research, the number of e-motorcycles and e-scooters on the road will increase from 17 million in 2011 to 138 million by 2017, the majority of which will be powered by lead-acid batteries. million, respectively, by 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

MD/HD HEV Truck Sales as percentage of ICE trucks, World Markets: 2011 and, 2017. million by 2017. million by 2017. between 2011 and 2017 to reach 100,746 trucks, or about 2.1% between 2011 and 2017 to reach 100,746 trucks, or about 2.1% Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. The global truck market is about 3.7

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

This would be the short-term game between low-cost producers and higher-cost producers. In the longer run, the latest energy outlook by supermajor BP points to another looming battle for market share, where low-cost producers may try to boost market shares before oil demand peaks.

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Besides the low cost of ownership, electric motorcycles improve the riding experience, taking away the noise, fumes, vibration, shifting, and clutching from the user experience, alongside the environmental benefits of low emissions.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

billion in 2017, driven by the need to conform to environmental regulations. Lightweight materials do decrease the overall weight and emissions, but also hike the costs considerably. million in 2017 at a CAGR of 16.4%. million in 2017 at a CAGR of 10.8%. million by revenue and 10.3 million tonnes by volume.

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JUNE 7, 2013

FCTO anticipates that the FOA may include the following Topic Areas: Topic Area 1: Reducing the Cost of Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems. Topic 1 will focus on the development of complete, low-cost, compressed hydrogen storage systems. Topic Area 2: Improved Materials for Fiber Composites and Balance of Plant Components.

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DECEMBER 10, 2017

Scientists from the University of Surrey and their colleagues have produced non-metal electro-catalysts for fuel cells that could pave the way for production of low-cost, environmentally friendly energy generation. The project was supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s SUPERGEN Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Hub.

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MAY 8, 2019

The US manufacturing sector is growing; US manufacturers have created almost 500,000 jobs since 2017 and more than 250,000 jobs in the last year alone. A key focus is developing and scaling new, low-cost manufacturing processes to catalyze increased domestic battery manufacturing for vehicle and stationary applications.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Echion is a high-growth company spun-out of Cambridge University in 2017 to commercialize niobium oxide-based materials for anodes. Echion has developed a Mixed Niobium Oxide (MNO) anode which enables a unique combination of safe fast charge (down to 6 min for a full charge), high energy and power density, long cycle life and low cost.

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JUNE 29, 2018

It will secure fast and cost efficient fueling of Nikola’s fleet of hydrogen trucks, delivering support to major customers like Anheuser-Busch, as well as a growing fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. However, other supporting components and sub-systems will be sourced locally in the US to reduce costs and minimize transportation needs.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

ABI Research forecasts more than 69 million automotive LiDAR sensors will ship in 2026, fueled by declining hardware costs and the need to equip vehicles with multiple sensors to ensure 360-degree coverage. —James Hodgson, Industry Analyst at ABI Research.

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APRIL 11, 2019

Low-cost battery-pack designs through minimization of safety features and simplified thermal management. Potential benefits of Solid Power’s ASSBs include: Fifty percent higher energy vs. current state-of-the-art (SOTA) lithium-ion, which can increase at the module- and pack-level due to design simplicity. Sanoh Industrial Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Solid-state batteries are a game changer for EV, electronics, defense, and medical device markets, and Solid Power’s technology is poised to revolutionize the industry with a competitive product paying special attention to safety, performance, and cost. —,co-founder and CEO Doug Campbell. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Bosch is developing a 48V entry-level hybrid system that will be production-ready by 2017. “ Bosch says that the low-cost system, which enables start-stop functionality and braking energy recuperation, will deliver about a 15% improvement in fuel consumption, not only in controlled tests, but also in everyday driving situations.

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APRIL 5, 2017

A Li-air battery, with its air cathode, is a low-cost system, Anandan said. However, key drawbacks to the Li-air system are its relatively low practical energy density, low cycle life and the complexity of the system, Anandan said. It also offers a high theoretical specific energy density.

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