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DOE announces $59M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5 Covetic/Printed Steel – There is a need for low-cost, high-efficiency steels to achieve low-cost and high power density electric motors. Novel approaches are needed to build stators/rotors with no laminations.

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

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Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation.

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Ricardo expands in California to support development of low emission vehicles; two projects underway

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The grant will fund the development and validation of a low-cost, multi-port fuel-injected (MPFI) natural-gas fuel system and engine with advanced controls, designed for Class-3 to Class-7 fleet applications such as buses, medium-duty trucks and port freight-handling vehicles.

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

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One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. By area of interest, the awards are: EV Everywhere Plug‐In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases (Area of Interest 1).

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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The two-stroke engine has been favored for small recreational vehicles because of its high power density, low cost and simple, lightweight design, Oh said. kW rated power class represents a 92% reduction in the current Tier 4 (4 Star) regulations from Tier 1, from 67 to 5 g/kWh. —Oh and Plante. Hydrogen two-strokes.

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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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Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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