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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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About half of the levelized cost of retail station hydrogen can be attributed to hydrogen delivery, compression, and dispensing costs. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that a dispensed cost of about $7/kg must be achieved to make FCEVs competitive with gasoline internal combustion engine vehicles in early FCEV markets.

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Uber, Kia sign electric vehicle partnership – ET Auto

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It’s calling the concept “ Platform Beyond Vehicle ” (PBV). The companies said they intend to work together to “moderate total cost of vehicle ownership.” The partnership is aimed at “enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform,” they said.

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The USAF Pairs Piloted Jets With AI Drones

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That’s the “ loyal wingman ” concept, where a human pilot supervises a flock of relatively inexpensive but AI-guided drones. Many countries are now pursuing the concept, among them Russia, China, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. Together, they might overpower enemy fighters in a dogfight. Now the U.S.

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DOE announces $30M in funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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Applications are invited for novel and innovative concepts that advance the development of PGM-free oxygen reduction electrocatalysts and electrodes for use in PEMFCs, with a primary focus on automotive applications. This topic will aim to reduce the cost of onboard hydrogen storage necessary for FCEVs. A/mg PGM at 0.1

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DOE to award up to $21.5M for two solid oxide fuel cell programs for central power generation

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Technical areas of interest include: Innovative Concepts: This topic area will support the research and development of SOFC technology that has the potential to significantly undercut current DOE cost targets in a SOFC system. Successful Recipients will transition from Phase I into Phase II via a competitive down-select process.

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Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive?

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This article may contain affiliate links. You can’t expect to pay less than you would for a similar vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, and many insurance companies have not even warmed up to the concept yet. As electric vehicles become more popular, the cost of insuring them has risen.

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NREL shows graded catalytic-protective layer boosts longevity of high-efficiency photocathodes for renewable hydrogen

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To realize and commercialize future solar hydrogen concepts based on PEC devices, durability of tens of thousands of hours and a device cost of hundreds of dollars per square meter must be achieved. Nature Energy 2, Article number: 16192 doi: 10.1038/nenergy.2016.192. Young, Mowafak Al-Jassim, Nathan R. Neale & John A.

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