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DOE to provide $6M for research to develop energy storage technologies for deployment with fossil assets

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has announced up to $6 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development projects under the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002332 , Energy Storage for Fossil Power Generation.

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Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex electric hybrid solution introduced in NYC Transit buses

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The eGen Flex system—comprising the drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system—includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands. This also reduces dependence on fossil fuels at the pump, while delivering increased uptime.

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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BNSF partnered with Wabtec on the development of the battery-electric locomotive, which features an overall energy-management system, including onboard energy storage that, when coupled with advanced system-optimization controls, will improve consist and train performance.

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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany. Lithium-air storage systems that could have applications in vehicle or grid systems.

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DOE announces $64M for research into future coal power plants

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The evolving US energy mix requires cleaner, more reliable, and highly efficient plants. Specific critical components of interest include projects pertaining to the pressurized post-combustion capture sub-system and integrated energy storage sub-system. AOI 2: Indirect Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Plant System.

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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report shows why an “ecosystem” of products is key to addressing climate change

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With this in mind, and to achieve a true zero-emissions future, Tesla’s efforts have been focused on creating a system that could effectively address the threat of climate change using products and services that are steadily getting cleaner. This is something that traditional products like the internal combustion engine could not match.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Coltura is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. Such reasons include advantages to the electrical grid such as load balancing and energy storage, increased jobs and economic development, reduced stormwater pollution and consumer savings.