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DOE awarding $46M to 8 companies to support commercial fusion energy development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $46 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002809 ) to eight companies advancing designs and research and development for fusion power plants. This funding is from the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program. The awardees are: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (Cambridge, MA). Realta Fusion Inc.

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DOE selects 15 projects for $32M to advance lower-cost fusion concepts; ARPA-E BETHE

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The US Department of Energy announced the winners of $32 million in funding for 15 projects as part of the ARPA-E Breakthroughs Enabling THermonuclear-fusion Energy ( BETHE ) program. Commercial fusion technology has long been viewed as an ideal energy source. Winning BETHE projects are: Category A: Development of Lower-Cost Concepts.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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University of Alabama. University of North Dakota. North Carolina State University. Oregon State University. Advanced Sensing for Characterization and Sorting of Non-Recyclable Plastics Using Sensor Fusion with Artificial Intelligence. University of Cincinnati. University of Maryland - College Park.

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Univ of Bath powertrain researchers receive £3.2M in new funding; Centre for Low Emission Vehicle Research

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Researchers from the University of Bath Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) in the UK have received a total of £3.2 million) will see the current vehicle facility upgraded and branded as the Centre for Low Emission Vehicle Research (CLEVeR). million (US$5.1 million) of new funding. Sam Akehurst and Dr. Chris Bannister.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Earlier post.) Engineering E. per gallon.

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Ford and Samsung outline R&D efforts for next-generation non-hybrid battery technology; dual-battery systems and lightweight Li-ion

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Although still in research, this type of battery could provide a near-term solution for greater reduction of carbon dioxide. Ford also unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta—a nearly 25% weight reduction. Lead-acid (left) and Li-ion battery (right).

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 19 projects to enhance the capability to simulate, track, and evaluate the potential risks of carbon dioxide storage in geologic formations. million of non-Federal cost sharing. Columbia University , New York, N.Y. Fusion Petroleum Technologies , The Woodlands, Texas.

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