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U-M leads new DOE-funded research center for ceramic ion conductors; MUSIC

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The University of Michigan (U-M) and eight partner institutions will explore the use of ceramic ion conductors as replacements for the traditional liquid or polymer electrolytes in common lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and in flow cells for storing renewable energy in the grid.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, Colo. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Austin, Texas First Solar Inc., Louis , Mo.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements. The University of Texas at Austin. from gangue minerals.

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Former Tesla 4680 cell production engineer lands at American Battery Factory

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Prior to ABF, Herbermann worked at Tesla to lead the development and scaling of its new battery electrode processes in Austin from the pilot program to a full-scale production process. ” James Herbermann, formerly with Tesla, joins American Battery Factory as its new Vice President of Manufacturing.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies (TX). 29,561,142. 125,006,103. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (CA).