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DOE to award $15.8M to 30 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8 Selected projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year ( earlier post ), in support of DOE’s materials research and advanced manufacturing priorities. Carnegie Mellon University. DOE share (FY17).

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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $17.6 The newly selected projects are in five areas: energy storage; power electronics and electric motors (PEEM); advanced combustion engines; materials technologies, and fuels and lubricant technologies. Energy storage (Area of Interest 1). Parthian Energy LLC. Technology.

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

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In 2010, the Energy Department launched the SuperTruck initiative to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%. For SuperTruck II, the Energy Department has selected the following four SuperTruck II teams for projects of $20 million in federal funding, and each recipient will match that amount, dollar-for-dollar: Cummins, Inc.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. Reducing Embodied Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) in Materials Manufacturing Institute.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The TFCS is more energy-efficient than internal combustion engines and emits no CO 2 or substances of concern (SOCs) when driven. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Earlier post.

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