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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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The VEGAN features an extremely durable lightweight reinforced aluminum (6061-T6) chassis that weighs under 31 kg and a reinforced fiberglass body with carbon fiber ribs that weighs under 23 kg. Charging time from the grid is 4.4 The fully concealed cabin offers protection from all external elements. The battery is 48V, 22 Ah.

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

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Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Develop and demonstrate an off‐board bi‐directional DC charging system for plug‐in electric vehicles and evaluate impact of grid services on PEV batteries. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3).

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Department of Energy Announces $57M for Small Businesses in Phase III Xlerator Program; Algal Biofuels, Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Fuel Cells Included

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Other awards included funding for renewable energy resources, industrial and building energy efficiency, a modernized electricity grid, cleaner fossil fuels, and the next generation of nuclear power. This integrated power system can reduce the burden on the electrical grid and decrease the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. In gasoline mode, these figures are 5.6 kilogram (1.3

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. The trend for higher-temperature electric machines requires higher-temperature PMs.

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EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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Developing advanced power electronic, electric motor, and traction drive system technologies that will leapfrog current on-the-road technologies with a system-level emphasis to improve fuel efficiency and reduce cost are key to meeting the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge. Electric drive systems. Traction drive system.

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

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Specifically, the project will demonstrate a 50-kW capacitive wireless charging system with 150 kW/m 2 power transfer density and 95% efficiency, while meeting fringing-field safety standards and increasing grid reliability by minimizing power pulsations. Stanford University. The Ohio State University. University of Washington.

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