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

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University of Wisconsin - Madison. Demonstration scale plasma oxidation of carbon fiber This project will scale up a carbon fiber oxidation technology that reduces energy consumption and oxidation time. University of Colorado Boulder. Materials (Area of Interest 4). RMX Technologies. Utah State University.

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

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This project will identify fuel properties that can be used to enable novel combustion strategies with low emissions of nitrogen oxides in an engine, and enhance existing models to capture the effect of additional key fuel properties on combustion. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Plasan Carbon Composites. 3M Company.

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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This project will develop a low cost, ultra-compact power module using innovative integrated-cooling to increase power density, improve performance, and reduce cost. This project will develop an integrated flame spray process for low cost production of battery materials for lithium ion batteries and beyond.

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

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Demonstrate plug‐in electric vehicles through local showcases in key markets throughout major metropolitan areas in seven Midwest states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Drive Oregon.

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LightMAT awards $2.25M in Round Two funding for lightweight materials technologies

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Putting Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic to the Test. Providing the ability to model a given joint structure and accurately predict lifetime performance could lead to a 25% reduction in development time, yielding cost savings and a superior product for consumers. A Way to Low-Cost, Yet High-Performing Aluminum.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

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