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MARCH 1, 2022

The JD/CA will help advance the development of Li-Metal’s high-performance low-cost lithium metal anode technologies and Blue Solutions’ solid-state batteries to be used in passenger electric vehicles (EVs). Li-Metal Corp., Blue Solutions develops and produces batteries based on its own unique Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) technology.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

optioned a PNNL-developed method for building titanium oxide and carbon structures that greatly improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The optioned technology reduces the cost of manufacturing the fuel cells by up to one-third without decreasing overall performance, and improves stability and life of the fuel cell.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Much of that is attributed to the fishing industry, which has come to rely on plastic fishing nets and other equipment because of the durability, light weight, buoyancy and low cost of the material. Those same qualities contribute to creating ghost nets, a fatal and growing threat to marine life.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The US Department of Energy announced up to $64 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002229 ) to advance innovations that will build new markets for the H2@Scale initiative ( earlier post ).

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JANUARY 1, 2022

Low cost – total cost of ownership already comparable to lead-acid with potential for further reductions in costs. Scalability – utilises existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure and is already proven with multiple commercial manufacturing partners. Patented zero-volt safe transport and storage.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. The result is a lower-cost system that is a fraction of the size and mass.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A consortium of Progressive Energy, Essar, Johnson Matthey, and SNC-Lavalin will deliver the project comprising the development of a 100,000 Nm 3 per hour clean hydrogen production facility for deployment as part of the HyNet Cluster, using Johnson Matthey’s low-carbon hydrogen technology which enables carbon capture and storage.

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Green hydrogen and green ammonia co-firing are gaining attention as an eco-friendly and relatively low cost solutions for existing thermal power plants that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company plans to build a giga-factory in Incheon, a hydrogen manufacturing facility and research center.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent ( NOI ) to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to advance innovations that will build new markets for H2@Scale. Potential topics under the FOA include: Electrolyzer Manufacturing R&D. Earlier post.) H2@Scale New Markets R&D—HySteel.

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APRIL 30, 2022

In 2021, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) launched a call for proposals to support R&D projects for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing, systems, components, and batteries in Canada. The selected projects are: Advanced Manufacturing Process Innovations – Flex-Ion Battery Innovation Center. Lead: Ventra Group Co.;

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JULY 29, 2019

will use Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning to rapidly improve catalysts which are imperative to the efficiency and economy of the United States by making energy production, manufacturing and transportation more efficient and eco-friendly. Awards include: Accustrata Inc. TDA Research Inc.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

These selections bring total SCALEUP program funding to over $70 million, building on $24 million in previously announced SCALEUP “Fast Track” selections. Over the last decade, the cost of lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage systems has fallen while energy density has improved steadily. Earlier post.) 24M Technologies, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

IDTechEx expects electric motorcycle sales in Europe to have grown at least 50% year-on-year in 2020, building on the momentum of recent years. This high-power need, coupled with the limited space on the motorcycle, means manufacturers rarely use off-the-shelf parts and design motors in-house from scratch. Source: ACEM, IDTechEx.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Manufacturing the additional 2.7 Most of this (56%) will be put towards building 1.2 The cost of geopolitics. With this, the country has built up substantial expertise in building the required production facilities at a relatively low cost. TWh, as assessed in Benchmark’s Lithium ion Battery Database.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, IACMI , in partnership with DuPont Performance Materials, Fibrtec Inc. and Purdue University, has launched the first project selected with a dual focus on decreasing the cost of manufacture and increasing design flexibility for automotive composites.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In addition to lowering the total cost of ownership, a factory warranty of five years or 200,000 km (whichever comes first) ensures that no further battery-related expenses are incurred by the vehicle owner or operator. A manufacturing partnership has been agreed with China Foton Motor Co.,

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Cars That Think

MARCH 15, 2024

As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. Their mining and processing comes at an environmental cost , and China holds a near-monopoly stake in them. I am a believer that this type of material is a game changer.”

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AUGUST 13, 2020

Xcel said that it will need the support of policymakers, manufacturers and other stakeholders to make its vision real. Our new, ambitious EV vision builds on this work as we continue to lead the clean energy transition and enhance the customer experience while keeping bills low.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

million award ( earlier post ) from the Department of Energy (DOE) to support expansion of its power electronics engineering capabilities as well as the establishment of a new manufacturing operation in Kokomo, Indiana. million to advance the development of low-cost manufacturing of electric drive vehicles (EDV) in the United States.

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MAY 14, 2015

BESSTECH LLC, an electrode design and engineering venture and a spin-off of SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (SUNY PI - CNSE), has received a $250,000-investment from the Eastern New York Angels (ENYA) to accelerate commercialization of its technology and further build its workforce in New York State.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. The institute is part of the larger National Network for Manufacturing Innovation supported by the US Department of Energy.

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JULY 31, 2019

BNEF projects that it will be made possible by further sharp declines in the cost of lithium-ion batteries, on top of an 85% reduction in the 2010-18 period. The report goes on to model the impact of this on a global electricity system increasingly penetrated by low-cost wind and solar.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.) ORNL began accepting license applications in March 2016. —Greg LeMond.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Commissioning natural gas-fired plants could set producers up to have some of the lowest-cost capacity by retrofitting them to burn hydrogen in the 2030s and 2040s. But continuing to build new coal-fired plants will leave producers with only bad options toward a net-zero future by 2050.

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MARCH 5, 2021

The development of this resource offers an abundant, low-cost supply of critical raw materials for EV batteries and wiring including nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese, with a lower lifecycle ESG impact than conventional mining. Ranging from 2-10 cm in diameter, the nodules are easy to handle. Source: DeepGreen. Earlier post.)

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JULY 16, 2014

This relationship with Global Bio-chem will accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of our continuous sugars process and build upon years of technology development at our pilot facilities in California. per pound all-in cost, inclusive of depreciation and return on capital, from non-food-based feedstock.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Proposals are sought for applied bench-scale R&D on innovative SOFC cell and stack technologies that will significantly decrease the cost of SOFC systems by leveraging advancements that have occurred in the DOE SOFC Program and /or advanced cell manufacturing techniques. 100MWe IGFC and/or NGFC systems. Background.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

REPAIR teams will develop technology that enables gas utilities to update their distribution systems at low cost and continue to reliably service commercial and residential gas delivery needs nationwide. Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for New Pipeline Fabrication in Live, Natural Gas Distribution Mains - $1,000,000.

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APRIL 26, 2011

The three companies are conducting a feasibility study to build a succinic acid production facility next to Mitsubishi’s planned polybutylene succinate (PBS, a renewable, biodegradable polymer) production plant in Thailand. will become the exclusive suppliers of bio-based succinic acid to Mitsubishi Chemical.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium. This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber.

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MARCH 10, 2024

This involves a delicate dance with dealerships, manufacturers and the secondary market, each holding potential treasure for the discerning fleet manager. Leasing and Financing Leasing offers a low-cost method to acquire vehicles without draining your capital, and it provides the flexibility to update your fleet more frequently.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. EnZinc Inc. Dendrite Free Zinc? Dendrite Free Zinc?Air

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APRIL 6, 2010

has begun operations at its new Li-ion battery manufacturing plant in Kawasaki. Built at a cost of roughly 5 billion yen, the plant can make lithium ion battery cells with a charge capacity of 150 watt-hours at a rate of 200,000 cells a year. Keio University spin-out ELIIY Power Co., Earlier post.).

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MAY 8, 2010

The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. eSolar will design, build, and test a CSP power plant system with fundamentally new components.

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MARCH 22, 2012

This partnership brings together 17 scientists and engineers from nine universities across Canada, who will work on reducing the cost of PEMFCs through the exploration of alternative non-platinum metals and the fabrication of advanced layer structures. computer) models for manufacturing and in-service performance will be developed.

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