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GWU team develops low-cost, high-yield one-pot synthesis of carbon nanofibers from atmospheric CO2

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A team led by Dr. Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) —Stuart Licht.

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US DOE awarding $7M to 6 projects for advanced hydrogen storage systems for vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award a total of $7 million to six projects to develop lightweight, compact, and inexpensive advanced hydrogen storage systems that will enable longer driving ranges and help make fuel cell systems competitive for different platforms and sizes of 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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Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications.

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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. Low-Cost, High-Energy Si/Graphene Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries. nGimat LLC.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). VTO is focused on critical barriers identified by joint government/industry research that are either unique to or common among three major combustion strategies: (1) Low? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. cost titanium structures; polymer?

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium. Plasan Carbon Composites. 3M Company.

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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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