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Ballard and MAHLE working on new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks

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The concept fuel cell module is the central building block in Ballard’s future engine, which MAHLE will now test and integrate with its components, including the balance-of-plant, thermal management and power electronics, and the system assembly.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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Specific goals include the following: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh; Eliminating almost 30% of vehicle weight through lightweighting; and. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Area of Interest (AOI) 5: Advances in Electrode and Cell Fabrication Manufacturing.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The costs of pre-clearance should be grant funded. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines' New technologies should be supported by a process of pre-clearance, to establish their basic scientific feasibility. Liquid Air in the energy and transport systems: Opportunities for industry and innovation in the UK.