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NREL joins 3 ARPA-E AMPED projects to optimize electric vehicle battery management and controls

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Over the next three years, NREL engineers will work with teams led by Utah State University, Washington University, and Eaton Corporation to optimize utilization, life, and cost of lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles (EDVs) through improved battery management and controls.

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Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

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The BIC is already beginning several research projects: A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) project with partner NSWC Crane focused on the development and prototyping of next generation Lithium-ion cell designs. In addition, the BIC has significant government partners including NSWC Crane and Argonne National Lab.

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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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Fuel Efficiency Improvements in Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Trucks. Clemson University. This project will develop and demonstrate low cost flexible aerosol manufacturing technology for the production of high performance lithium-ion battery cathodes with long cycle life. The Curators of The University of Missouri.

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

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Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. The Pennsylvania State University. Light-weighting materials. Grantee Description. Amprius, Inc. 3M Company.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $30 million in federal funding, matched by more than $35 million in private sector funds, for 68 projects that will accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies—ranging from clean energy and advanced manufacturing, to building efficiency and next-generation materials.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator.

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DOE to award more than $55M to 31 projects for plug-in and efficient vehicle technologies; Delphi receives $10M to further GDCI

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million in co-funding to support projects focused on beyond lithium-ion battery technologies and reducing friction and wear in the powertrain. Fuel efficiency improvements in passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. Beyond Lithium Ion Technologies (Area of Interest 3). Michigan State University.

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