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DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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This area of interest includes three potential topics supporting VTO’s objective to improve system-level transportation efficiency, effectiveness and affordability. Proposed projects should include SCM technology R&D, including cybersecurity, and culminate with a SCM system wide demonstration that includes a significant number of PEVs.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The Niro PHEV uses charging system connector with two plug-in charging options. Your numbers may differ.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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Affordability and Competitiveness (achieving green objectives at an affordable level, taking into account the availability and use of raw and rare materials; (energy-) efficiency of production processes; handling of alternative materials; use of virtual tools). Testing and validation of plug-in and electric vehicles.

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. General Motors.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on?board Fuels and Lubricant Technologies. Size Reduction.