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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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million to 22 new cost-shared projects to accelerate the research of advanced battery, lightweight materials, engine emission control technologies, and energy efficient mobility systems (EEMS). These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable.

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $19 million for 13 projects in traditionally fossil-fuel-producing communities across the country to support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals essential to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.

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Li-ion Silicon Anode Based on Virus-Enabled 3-D Current Collector Shows Strong Cycleability

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Researchers at the University of Maryland have used a nickel-coated, genetically modified Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV1cys) as a 3-D current collector, combined with electrodeposition (ED), to fabricate a porous silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries. Tags: Batteries Biotech. Source: Chen et al. Click to enlarge. Xilin Chen et al.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

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As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber. With options for either 18 or 36 kWh of battery, the company claims a maximum range per charge of up to 40 or 80 miles (65 or 130 km), respectively. Customizable wood decks give a warm feel and functional traction in marine environments.”

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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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In order to increase fuel economy and lower emissions in vehicles through the use of better performing vehicle lubricants, Pixelligent Technologies LLC of Baltimore, Maryland, will develop an advanced lubricant package with high quality nanocrystal additives. Low-Cost, High-Energy Si/Graphene Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries.

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

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million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 United Parcel Service. Federal funding.

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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By enabling effective stationary and dynamic wireless charging of EVs, this project has the potential to drastically reduce the need for expensive and bulky on-board batteries, enable unlimited range, and accelerate EV penetration. Lithium- and Transition Metal-Free High-Energy Fast-Charging Batteries - $3,400,000. Pratt & Whitney.

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