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

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) These advancements would increase the useful life of EVs and enable more affordable, better performing vehicles.

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New high-performance silicon@graphitic nanowire array Li-ion anode shows excellent cycling stability

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Researchers at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology in Beijing, China have designed and developed a textured silicon@graphitic nanowire array material for use as a high-performance Li-ion battery anode with high volumetric capacity, competing rate capability, and excellent cycling stability: 1,500 mAh cm -3 after 200 cycles.

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Electric truck development gets $131 million boost – sulfur is a winner

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60 million of the DoE funds will go to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium to further develop lightweight, lower-cost batteries for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as less expensive battery recycling processes. That said, it’s not all good news.

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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. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research. Federal share.

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GKN Driveline providing eTransmission to StreetScooter electric vans

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Other applications for the system include the Fiat 500e city EV and the Citroen Berlingo Electric light commercial vehicle. StreetScooter is a start-up formed by leading German technical university RWTH Aachen to develop more affordable electric commercial vehicles for urban operations. The StreetScooter van is powered by a 20.4

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DOE to award almost $20M to new research and development projects for advanced vehicle technologies

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This topic seeks proof-of-concept, or seedling projects that complement the VTO Battery500 Consortium’s research to more than double the specific energy (to 500 watt-hours per kilogram) of lithium battery technologies which will result in smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery packs, and more affordable electric vehicles.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. Alloy or Li metal anodes. Li/air and Li/S systems.

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