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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. ICE Ignition Using Transient Plasma Acceleration Lean-burn gasoline engines have trouble reliably igniting gasoline and air mixtures.

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

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These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2). Research and develop a multi-functional, lean catalyzed trap for low temperature combustion engines. Lead organization.

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

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in electric vehicles (PEVs). As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high? Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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DOE BETO report provides overview of current state of alternative aviation fuels; overcoming technical and commercial barriers

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diesel or gasoline) with developed alternatives (such as electrical power), alternatives to current aviation jet fuels are at the early stages of development. There are seven additional pathways in the queue for the D7566 process: Catalytic conversion of sugars by aqueous phase reforming (CCS-APR). HEFA expansion.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Low cost, simple, and it just works. ” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. “We’re in conversation with one automaker,” Musk said. “We’re really headed for an electric vehicle autonomous future. A question was asked about the Cybertruck ramp.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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High-level findings of the MIT study include: There are abundant supplies of natural gas in the world, and many of these supplies can be developed and produced at relatively low cost. Natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase, with the primary benefit being reduced oil dependence.

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