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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. 5b02427.

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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.

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

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Specifically: the current cost of high?energy ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? ion batteries are not intrinsically tolerant to abusive conditions. displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings).

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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.

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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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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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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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Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. The third major avenue of cost reduction is the application of mass production technology to the fuel cell stack, the tank, and other components. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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