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

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University of Connecticut. Demonstration scale plasma oxidation of carbon fiber This project will scale up a carbon fiber oxidation technology that reduces energy consumption and oxidation time. The Ohio State University. Advanced combustion engines (Area of Interest 3). Materials (Area of Interest 4).

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

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These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Ohio State University.

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