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XG Sciences launches graphene-stabilized silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries

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XGS), a manufacturer of graphene platelets, has launched silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries, with immediate availability. Rob Privette, VP Energy Markets for the company, said that the exact performance of the new anode materials will depend on the specific battery formulations used by cell manufacturers. Batteries'

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Incentives from governments and utilities, along with declining battery prices and increasing battery efficiency and supply, also contribute to reductions in upfront costs. For example, time-of-use pricing increases the cost of electricity during peak usage periods, like 4 p.m.

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Georgia Tech will develop a new approach to internally cool permanent magnet motors. Ecolectro is developing alkaline exchange ionomers (AEIs) to enable low-cost fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

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

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Low Cost Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Reusable Sorbents for Energy and Water Industries, $150,000 Qualification of SAS4A/SASSYS-1 for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Authorization and Licensing, $674,484 Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC, Chevy Chase, Md. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Georgia Power. National Grid.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. High Performance, Low Cost Superconducting Wires and Coils. National Renewable. Corporation).

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