Remove Affordable Remove Connected Remove Low Cost Remove Virginia
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit.

article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. West Virginia University Research Corporation.

Li-ion 186
article thumbnail

DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

Green Car Congress

These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable. The three selected EEMS projects will conduct research that evaluates energy savings benefits from connected and automated vehicles. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).

article thumbnail

DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Green Car Congress

High Performance, Low Cost Superconducting Wires and Coils. for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. American Superconductor will develop a new, low-cost. Non-strategic Elements having Secure Supply Chains A Virginia Commonwealth University led team will.

Energy 294
article thumbnail

Is Elon Musk Back In “Production Hell” With Tesla’s 4680 Battery?

Cars That Think

Eliminating traditional tabs that connect a cathode and anode to battery terminals simplifies manufacture, saves space and reduces ohmic resistance, a major hurdle in safely charging a large-format battery. "The holistic approach to EV and battery engineering is Tesla's key advantage," Munro says. It all sounds amazing, on paper.

Battery 142