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

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ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? ion batteries are not intrinsically tolerant to abusive conditions. burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted Fuels and Lubricant Technologies. derived fuels, drop?in

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

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. Develop fluorine containing carbonate solvents that will allow existing lithium ion batteries to operating above 4.5

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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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Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Alloy or Li metal anodes. Li/air and Li/S systems. DOE highly encourages applicants to collaborate and team with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial supplier. High voltage and solid polymer composite electrolytes.

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DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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The objective of AOI 7 is to develop in situ microscopy and spectroscopy tools capable of identifying physical and chemical changes of Li battery components during charging and discharging with time, depth, and space resolution, and that will allow detailed monitoring of processes at relevant length scales.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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The objective of this effort is to develop in situ microscopy and spectroscopy tools to identify physical and chemical changes of Li battery components during charging and discharging with time, depth, and space resolution that allows detailed monitoring of processes at relevant length scales. Advanced Battery Component Material Diagnostics.

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