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JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering.

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MARCH 5, 2021

The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system. The X-Engine from LiquidPiston takes a hybrid approach to this problem. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

This includes making available $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects that retain high-quality jobs in communities that currently host these manufacturing facilities. Bolstering American Battery Manufacturing, Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Solvay Ventures, the venture capital fund of Solvay, invested in Sepion, a California-based start-up that specializes in advanced membranes for batteries with Li-metal anodes and liquid electrolytes. Sepion raised funds to accelerate commercialization of lithium metal batteries for long-range and low-cost electric vehicles.

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APRIL 10, 2021

Together with Aalborg University, among others, and with grants from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), MHO-Co will test fuel cells and new battery technology on the shipping company's advanced hybrid vessels. During this period, MHO-Co will test both fuel cells and liquid-cooled batteries.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

The FCA Group will invest more than $200 million in its plant in Tychy, Poland, where new hybrid and electric Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo models will be built. The investment will involve the expansion and modernization of the FCA Poland plant and will last several years.

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MAY 23, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant of $150,000 to Axion Power to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries ( earlier post ) in a low-cost, high-efficiency dual battery architecture for micro-hybrid vehicles.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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MARCH 16, 2020

Metal-Air Batteries (MABs), which use oxygen from ambient air as recourses to store and convert energy, have received considerable attention for their potential use in electric vehicles (EVs) owing to their large storage capacity, lightweight, and affordability. Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in S.

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APRIL 21, 2019

Supported by a new five-year, $500,000- grant from the National Science Foundation, a researcher from the University of Kansas is developing machine learning technology to monitor and prevent overheating in lithium-ion batteries. Nowadays these lithium-ion batteries are everyplace in our society. —Huazhen Fang.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The new agreement will see Mercedes-Benz AG grant access to a range of advanced Mercedes-Benz technologies, including next generation hybrid and electric powertrains, as well as other vehicle components and systems. We already have a successful technology partnership in place with Aston Martin that has benefited both companies.

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DECEMBER 4, 2017

Long Beach Transit (LBT) recently received a $600,000 grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Near Zero Incentive Program for the purchase of 40 Cummins “near-zero” compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 5, 2020

These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The Owensboro Transit System will receive funds to purchase an electric battery bus and a charging station to maintain a state of good repair. Fiscal Year 2020 Low-No bus program projects are: State.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Dana Holding Corporation will receive a $2-million grant from the Province of Ontario for the ongoing development and manufacture of lithium-ion battery cooling technologies needed for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Among these vehicles are the Chevrolet Volt, Ford Focus EV, and Tesla Roadster Sport.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

GE Transportation and DonJon Shipbuilding and Repair are bidding on a $24-million federal grant for their Hybrid Harbor Tug Project. The grant is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that awards funding to innovative transportation projects. GoErie.com. Earlier post.)

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MAY 3, 2017

Kenworth continues its advancements on low/zero emission projects focused on Kenworth T680 day cabs for drayage tractor operation in Southern California ports, which are backed by $9 million in government grants awarded last August. Kenworth’s work on these programs is supported by grants of $2.1 million for each project from the U.S.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

Illinois-based Li-ion manufacturer AllCell Technologies, LLC received a $460,433 grant as part of the Illinois Energy Plan. AllCell plans to increase production capacity for lithium-ion batteries at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035. 582 million (US$773 million) in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivize more people to make the transition. . To support the acceleration to electrification, the Prime Minister announced: £1.3 billion (US$1.7

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JUNE 19, 2023

The versatile Lightning ZEV4 model comes equipped with 120 kWh batteries located within the frame rails, delivering 241 horsepower, 790 lb-ft of torque and up to 130 miles of range as well as improved weight distribution for better handling and improved safety.

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JANUARY 30, 2018

a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg developed an advanced lithium metal rechargeable battery cell that is designed to be a drop-in solution to existing large-scale battery manufacturing processes.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Subsequently, Ford said it plans to offer a hybrid powertrain in every gas-powered model it sells. That campus is set to include new vehicle assembly, battery production, and a supplier park. In 2023, Ford and its battery partner, SK On, were granted a $9.2 billion on the 3,600-acre mega campus.

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JUNE 6, 2013

Johnson Controls will supply Lithium-ion batteries to power large plug-in hybrid trucks as part of a U.S. About 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will utilize advanced plug-in hybrid power systems by Odyne Systems, LLC, using Johnson Controls'' batteries.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Since 1993, New Flyer has delivered 175 buses to MTD; the MTD fleet is currently 85% hybrid. million competitive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant for the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and associated infrastructure. In July 2019, MTD was awarded a $1.45-million

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Safran acquired an equity interest in Li-Sulfur battery manufacturer OXIS Energy ( earlier post ) through its Safran Corporate Ventures subsidiary, which invests in disruptive technology businesses. Potential benefits for new hybrid and electric propulsion solutions on tomorrow’s airplanes.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

has been granted a US patent ( 8,928,198 , “Brushless PM machine construction enabling low coercivity magnets”) for an electric and hybrid electric vehicle motor design using non-rare earth magnets. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Materials Motors' UQM Technologies Inc. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next. would purchase 500 battery electric buses. Europe is behind on hybrid bus deployments, although stimulus. from 2012 to 2018.

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MARCH 17, 2022

InCharge Energy worked closely with MVUSD and Creative Bus Sales to generate grants and incentives from the federal government, the state of California and Southern California Edison, which bolstered the school district’s commitment to this electrification project.

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JUNE 29, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of intent ( DE-FOA-0003113 : Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants) to invest $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate domestic manufacturing of electrified vehicles. DOE anticipates making approximately 9‐15 awards in the form of grants under this FOA.

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MAY 12, 2022

The battery-electric freight trucks will be deployed in NFI’s Ontario, California fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, in support of its goal of operating the first 100% zero-emission freight logistics fleet in the nation. Earlier post.). —Bill Bliem, senior vice president of fleet services at NFI. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 24, 2019

Leclanché has commissioned Comau to develop an automated manufacturing line for lithium-ion battery modules for transport applications. Furthermore, the use of Comau’s LHYTE laser welding machine will enable Leclanché to improve its welding process by granting increased productivity and model flexibility.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for a waiver of preemption for its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) regulations. The large majority of comments urged EPA to grant the waiver. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 30, 2014

The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) announced its latest round of seed grants to support early-stage innovative energy projects. They can thus be optimized for applications such as carbon capture, wastewater filtration, and natural gas storage, and for use in devices including fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, and solar cells.

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JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit, a Massachusetts-based transportation company, is ordering 32 more hydraulic hybrid buses equipped with Lighting Hybrids’ Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. In addition, Lightning Hybrids has identified ways to reduce vehicle idle time by up to 30%. Earlier post.)

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JULY 29, 2014

UK transport operator Go-Ahead Group has ordered 500 electric flywheel Gyrodrive systems from GKN Hybrid Power for use in buses. The GKN Hybrid Power Mk4 eFES is an electrically driven flywheel energy storage system. The system is designed to last for the life of the bus, eliminating the need for any battery changes.

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DECEMBER 7, 2019

UK-based Nexeon, a company engineering silicon materials for next generation lithium-ion batteries, has acquired three important sets of patents relating to the use of silicon in lithium ion battery anodes. NSP-1 is a silicon-based composite powder designed for use in hybrid or low-loading anode electrodes (recommended use up to 10wt.%

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. A 2011 paper by Michalek and colleagues found that strategies to promote adoption of HEVs and PHEVs with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., Peterson and Michalek 2012.

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