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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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Awardees across 12 projects will focus on developing next-generation lithium batteries with improved lifespan, safety, and affordability; improving the performance and durability of electrolytes that carry ions within batteries; and increasing the power density of electric drive systems. University of Illinois at Chicago. Cummins, Inc.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

Cars That Think

An optional 180-kilowatt-hour battery (for $10,000) extends range past 400 miles. Rivian also plans to offer a more affordable 105-kilowatt-hour pack with a roughly 230-mile range. The latter figure beats the $112,595 GMC Hummer EV that’s set to reach showrooms in early 2022.

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