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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. These additives decrease clumping of nanoparticles in the oil and improve friction and wear properties. Low-Cost, High-Energy Si/Graphene Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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kWh Li-ion battery; and. GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. Motor B, the interior permanent magnet (IPM) motor, is produced at the GM Baltimore plant. The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L GRE Electrically Variable Transmission.

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Campaign Begins

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Oil imports and the dark cloud they cast over this country requires dramatic and immediate attention,” says Frank Gaffney, President, Center for National Security Policy. When that prolonged oil crisis occurs, Americans will pay anything because they will have no choice.

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GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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Also, the approximately 20 kWh pack, developed with tailored A123 Systems Li-ion iron phosphate cells and GM controls, can handle multiple DC fast charges daily without impact on battery life. The heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system is the GM-designed, oil-cooled, permanent magnet motor. near Baltimore.