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DOE announces $30M in funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $30 million in available funding ( DE-FOA-0001647 ), subject to appropriations, for research and development of low-cost hydrogen production, onboard hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells to advance the widespread commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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DOE issues FOA for up to $4M for development of advanced H2 storage systems and materials

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The goal is to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and specifically to provide adequate hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications that meet the DOE hydrogen storage targets, as well as enabling early market applications such as materials handling equipment and portable power applications.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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This is a low-volume, high-value market where aircraft will rely on high-cost and cutting-edge technologies to reach new heights with regard to performance and safety. 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.

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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Design of the fuel cell system and hydrogen storage system plays a critical role in achieving the cost reduction, Yokoyama said. The third major avenue of cost reduction is the application of mass production technology to the fuel cell stack, the tank, and other components. Conditions for mass introduction. Click to enlarge.

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. miles) available.

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DOE reports progress on development of hydrogen storage technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office’ (FCTO) 2014 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Annual Progress Report ( earlier post )—an annual summary of results from projects funded by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program— described a number of advances in the field of hydrogen storage.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Technologies. Hydrogen Storage.

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