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DOE awards $200k to support NCSU project on extreme fast charging for EVs

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A $5-million research project led by North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) FREEDM Systems Center focused on improving the efficiency of, and reducing the cost of, extreme fast charging (XFC) for electric vehicles (EVs) ( earlier post ) has been awarded an additional $200,000 grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Toyota to collaborate with Redwood Materials on sustainable, closed-loop electrified vehicle battery ecosystem

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In connection with these goals, Toyota and Redwood Materials will explore a series of end-of-life battery solutions for Toyota’s proposed battery ecosystem. The companies will then look to expand into other areas such as battery health screening and data management, remanufacturing and battery material supply throughout North America.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. Technology & Design Innovations to Maximize the Reduction Effect on DCFC Unit Cost Economics (Max-REDUCE). A Solid State Technology Enabled Compact, Modular Design to Reduce DC Fast Charging Cost and Footprint. North Carolina State University. BorgWarner Inc.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. The average cost of electricity for commercial users in Puerto Rico is about 29 U.S.

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ARPA-E awarding up to $24M to 10 projects to support advanced nuclear power plants

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The team will use a variable-speed turbo-generator that will allow operators to control the plant temperature, as well as power electronics to connect the plant to the grid and provide rapid load-following, the important ability to increase or decrease power output based on demand.

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DOE awarding $12.5M to nuclear energy projects, training

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wall connection strategies, and evaluate their. the cost of electricity production in both nuclear. North Carolina. Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies (NEET) Advanced Methods for Manufacturing. Lead organization. Description. University (Westinghouse). Project will develop Steel-plate Composite. University of.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles.