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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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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. AOI 11: Improving Mobility, Affordability, and Energy Efficiency Through Transit. Utah State University.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. West Virginia University Research Corporation. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 1,244,012.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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ARPA-E awards $55M to 18 projects in two new programs: TERRA for transportation energy and GENSETS for distributed generation

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ARPA-E’s TERRA program uniquely integrates agriculture, information technology and engineering to address major global challenges in developing crops that are sustainable, affordable and yield abundant plant feedstocks for bioenergy. West Virginia University Research Corporation.