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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When illuminated with light-emitting diodes rather than lasers, the photocatalytic efficiencies remain comparable, even when the scale of reaction increases by nearly three orders of magnitude. Unlike traditional catalysts, it doesn’t require heat; it harvests energy from light. —co-author Naomi Halas.

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APRIL 20, 2017

Velodyne LiDAR announced its new fixed-laser, solid-state Velarray LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, a cost-effective yet high-performance and rugged automotive product in a small form factor. —Mike Jellen, President & Chief Commercial Officer, Velodyne LiDAR. Earlier post.)

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MAY 30, 2015

These accomplishments could open the door to a new class of miniaturized, extremely low-cost, robust laser-scanning technologies for LIDAR and other uses. Applications can include autonomous vehicle technology. —Josh Conway, DARPA program manager.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Start-up Liquid Light, a developer of process technology to make major chemicals from low-cost, globally-abundant carbon dioxide ( earlier post ), has closed a $15-million Series B financing. By adjusting the design of the catalyst, the technology can produce a range of commercially-important multi-carbon chemicals.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

In a study, reported in the journal Nano Energy , the team reported that the photoelectrode shows high light absorption of about 90% in the visible range 380-700 nm, as well as significant enhancement in photo-catalytic applications. —Park et al. 2016.01.004.

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MARCH 21, 2021

With this joint development, both companies aim to promote the commercialization of Toyota’s Automated Mapping Platform (AMP) in the China market to better serve Chinese customers. This technology has generalization capability of various devices, hence available for large-scale cost-effective commercial applications.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

In a paper in the journal Nature Communications , they reported that despite a very low percentage of noble metal (?palladium:tungsten=1:8), palladium:tungsten=1:8), the hybrid catalyst material exhibits a performance equal to commercial 60% platinum/Vulcan for the oxygen reduction reaction in a fuel cell. Source: Umeå University.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. Fiscal Year 2021 Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies RD&D DE-FOA-0002475.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001055 ) for light-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) fueling infrastructure financing strategies within the context of an early market introduction. Hydrogen production today uses natural gas—a very low cost, domestically produced commodity.

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MAY 12, 2010

Nocera believes that as the team carries out further research even better compounds will come to light. The original discovery has already led to the creation of a company, called Sun Catalytix, that aims to commercialize the system in the next two years. The research is still in an early stage. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a non-exclusive installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), one of the top commercial vehicle upfitters.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

At the basic level, our strategy is simple: pair the best technology with the right application—whether that’s an electrified ride to school, a hydrogen-fueled big rig, or a commercial flight powered by low-carbon biofuel. —Zia Abdullah, NREL’s bioenergy laboratory program manager.

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MARCH 21, 2019

LCMs deliver the combination of performance and commercial viability that will finally eliminate barriers to adoption of LiDAR for both ADAS and autonomous vehicles. LiDAR systems determine range by emitting laser light pulses and measuring the round-trip flight time for those pulses to travel to and reflect back from objects.

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JULY 10, 2021

British Columbia (BC) has the resources to produce both green and blue hydrogen with low carbon intensity. British Columbia (BC) has the resources to produce both green and blue hydrogen with low carbon intensity. Establishing ambitious carbon-intensity targets and a regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

million including industry cost-share contributions, will allow industry-led teams to advance the state of domestic commercial nuclear capability. Two awards will advance flexible operation of light-water reactors with integrated hydrogen production systems. These projects, valued at $26.9

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JULY 17, 2018

As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

CdTe is one of the best performing and most reliable thin-film technologies in large-scale commercial production, according to the US DOE’s the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). SETO has awarded funding for research, development, and demonstration of methods to improve reliability and lower the cost of CdTe technology.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels. Source: NPC.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles. turbo Otto for light-duty trucks; and. A mid-range diesel for light commercial vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Guy Morris, Engineering Director.

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JUNE 25, 2021

We are producing a hydrogen-rich molecule, moving it using existing, low-cost infrastructure, and converting it to hydrogen fuel on demand. Earlier this month, Oberon began commercial production of the first renewable DME in the US at its facility in Brawley, Calif., —Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D., —Troy A.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a one-year supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. XL Hybrids, Inc., kWh Li-ion packs for use in XL’s aftermarket hybrid conversion system.

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JULY 26, 2022

Teams selected through the High-Performance Computing for Materials (HPC4Mtls) Program will use high-performance computing to bolster the domestic materials supply chain needed for energy applications, including reduced material costs or improved carbon capture for power plants or clean hydrogen. All Selectees. PROJECT TITLE. DESCRIPTION.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

A commercial collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR), allowing GM to extract local, low-cost lithium using a closed-loop, direct extraction process with no production tailing and lower carbon dioxide emissions when compared with traditional processes. GM’s Ultium battery system requires 70% less cobalt.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

He has extensive experience in the powertrain industry covering pick-up truck, commercial vehicle, military, and off-road industries. Crompton joins Achates Power after 28 years at Cummins, where he served as President of both the Engine Business and Power Systems business. —John Wall, Chairman of the Board, Achates Power.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many existing devices in the laboratory use light to analyze blood sample. As light passes through a substance, its intensity changes depending on the concentration of the substance it is passing through. Light is then passed through the sample, and a Raspberry Pi computer analyzes the data.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The projects, which are expected to run over four years, address battery challenges faced by industry and leverage the UK’s research capabilities to advance scientific knowledge with the aim of commercializing new battery technologies and processes. The five new projects are: Next generation electrode manufacturing–Nextrode.

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MAY 1, 2012

Running initially at 2700 bar injection pressure, the technology is capable of operating at up to 3000 bar with at least 5 injections per cycle to meet the requirements of future legislation that might limit the permissible CO 2 emissions from heavy commercial vehicles. Delphi has been working on the Euro VI systems since 2005.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The technology uses novel laser-light scattering and high?resolution The ARPA-E IONICS program developed highly conductive, chemically stable anion exchange membranes that are now commercially produced. The team will use engineered low-cost, scalable electrodes that are resistant to the most common degradation pathways.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Nissan has just released this image of their concept for a light commerical electric vehicle. Ltd, has released a concept sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle based on the newly launched NV200. The low-cost multi-purpose. It clearly has influences from their LEAF electric vehicle.

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MAY 20, 2021

Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions. With the ability to offload 9.6

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AUGUST 10, 2011

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. Light-weighting materials. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. 10,000,000.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbon fiber. Energy Efficient Mobility Systems Research and Development.

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MARCH 13, 2013

provider of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles ( earlier post ), has raised $4 million in a series B investment round led by private investors, with previous investors also participating in the round. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Researchers at MIT’s Photonic Microsystems Group are developing a LiDAR-on-a-chip system that is smaller than a dime, has no moving parts, and could be mass produced at a very low cost to be used in self-driving cars, drones, and robots. An article describing the new system is published in IEEE Spectrum. Poulton and Watts.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

a trading and investing company that recently announced investments in Pinnacle Mobility, an electric bus and small commercial vehicle manufacturer, is now looking at facilitating its exports to African, Middle Eastern, and European countries within the next 3–4 years. Japan-headquartered Mitsui & Co. “But it’s significant.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The purpose of the workshop was to share information and identify the RD&D needs to enable low-cost, effective delivery of hydrogen from centralized production facilities to the point of use (e.g., retail, light-duty vehicle stations and other applications). Highlights of the workshop by topic area included: Commercial.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

The drive to fleet electrification includes all classifications of vehicles, from passenger EVs and light commercial vehicles to municipal and school buses to medium- and heavy-duty trucks. McKinsey asserts that on a TCO basis, light commercial vehicles are at parity now with ICE alternatives in the U.S.

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