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JUNE 12, 2023

Only the Stanza Altima GLE came with an automatic transmission as standard equipment for 1993; a five-speed manual was the base transmission for the lesser trim levels and the optional automatic added $825 ($1,755 today) to the cost of those cars. One of its owners applied faux-carbon-fiber decals to the dash trim, as one does.

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Nissan Carbon Fiber Denver Ozone 97

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JANUARY 22, 2014

This AOI is to address two major technical gaps in the performance of automotive aluminum alloys: Low strength among cost competitive automotive sheet alloys such as 5xxx and 6xxx series. High cost of high-strength aluminum alloys such as high performance 6xxx and 7xxx series. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. Plasan Carbon Composites. Light-weighting materials. Grantee Description. Zoltek Companies, Inc.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The objective of this area of interest is to develop and to demonstrate electrochemical energy storage cell technologies capable of addressing the technical barriers to widespread commercialization of PEVs that approach or achieve the battery pack cost target. DOE is putting particular emphasis on meeting the cost target.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. However, the certification standards are not yet fully in place, and significant technological and funding issues create uncertainty.

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MARCH 31, 2014

This project will provide capability for much improved heat management in electric vehicle motors through development of innovative winding wire insulations with superior thermal management characteristics, while meeting the high electrical and mechanical performance standards set by the automotive industry. Treadstone Technologies, Inc.

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Exhaust Wind 2014 Motors 261

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4 lb saved; with ?

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Efforts to commercialize light-weight, energy-dense lithium-sulfur secondary batteries (2510 Wh kg –1 ) have been stalled by ongoing problems with the battery’s membrane, which limits cycle-life. Harper International Corp.

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Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

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APRIL 29, 2015

The papers provide technical details on the high performance fuel-cell (FC) stack; specific insights into FC separator, and stack manifold; the newly developed boost converter; and the new high-pressure hydrogen storage system with innovative carbon fiber windings. For the FCHV-adv, Toyota had used aerospace grade carbon fiber.

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Congress Toyota Fuel Carbon Fiber 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Pratt & Whitney will design a novel, high-efficiency hydrogen-power turbomachine for commercial aviation.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Li-ion 284

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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. This will lower the costs of rehabilitating pipelines. —ARPA-E Director Lane Genatowski.

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Gas Gas-Electric Universal Colorado 297

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APRIL 10, 2012

In Phase II, devices suitable for near-commercial applications must be built and tested, and issues associated with manufacturing the units in large volumes at a competitive price must be addressed. Applicant also must demonstrate a reasonable context of commercial viability. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Specific goals include the following: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh; Eliminating almost 30% of vehicle weight through lightweighting; and. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Area of Interest (AOI) 5: Advances in Electrode and Cell Fabrication Manufacturing.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

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DECEMBER 20, 2015

The objective of this effort is to apply an integrated suite of experimental, computational, and data tools to accelerate research, development, and demonstration of a magnesium sheet component (or components) on a model year 2013 or newer vehicle at a manufacturing cost of less than $2.50 per pound of weight saved.

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Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

AOI 2: Demonstration and Deployments , including component manufacturing and standardization for hydrogen infrastructure (e.g., AOI 4: Cost and Performance Analysis for Fuel Cells; for Hydrogen Storage; and for Hydrogen Production and Delivery. The long‐term goal of production and delivery R&D is a high‐volume hydrogen cost of.

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Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

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JUNE 21, 2016

The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute will focus on accelerating the development and adoption of advanced sensors, data analytics, and controls in manufacturing, while reducing the cost of these technologies by half and improving the efficiency of US advanced manufacturing. VRCO; and many more small and medium-sized manufacturers.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

The objective of AOI 3 is to apply an integrated suite of experimental, computational, and data tools to accelerate research, development, and demonstration of a magnesium (Mg) sheet component (or components) on a model year 2013 (MY13) or newer vehicle at a manufacturing cost of less than $2.50 Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Magnesium (AZ or AM series commercial alloy). Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Applications must include an existing baseline production assembly; specific targets for assembly mass; technical approach to meet targets; and a technology transfer /commercialization plan. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy).

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced up to $71 million funding for 20 new research projects under its Technology Innovation Program (TIP). Since capital equipment and facilities are primary factors in the cost of electrode materials, increasing throughput offers the best leverage for cost reduction.

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Manufacturer Lithium Ion Li-ion Low Cost 186

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JULY 17, 2015

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. As shown in Figure 1, for electricity, the PHEV can plug into a standard existing electrical outlet, and for supplementary power it can fill its tank from a standard, ubiquitous and familiar fuel station.

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