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JULY 26, 2013

Fraunhofer and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have established the Fraunhofer Center for Energy Innovation (CEI), the mission of which is to develop advanced technologies related to energy storage, fuel cells, in-stream hydro, power management and distribution through contract research.

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JULY 20, 2011

The US Department of Energy has selected ten projects at nine universities for funding under the Office of Fossil Energy’s (FE) University Turbine Systems Research (UTSR) Program. The selected projects include: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using blends of hydrogen and methane as fuels in internal combustion engines is a promising strategy for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Hydrogen is at higher risk of super-knock than other fuels because of the ways engines must operate to run efficiently on hydrogen. The results are published in the journal Combustion and Flame.

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or leased in the US since 2015. Carnegie Mellon University. University of Connecticut.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

The newly selected projects are in five areas: energy storage; power electronics and electric motors (PEEM); advanced combustion engines; materials technologies, and fuels and lubricant technologies. University of Colorado Boulder. University of Wisconsin - Madison. University of Connecticut. Utah State University.

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MARCH 30, 2017

The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will collaborate with research entities, universities and companies on materials science research, investing approximately $35 million over the next four years in research that uses artificial intelligence to help accelerate the design and discovery of advanced materials.

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JULY 2, 2018

million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development (R&D) projects that will advance solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technologies. Preliminary Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of MWe-Class Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems. LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Core Technology Research.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a chemistry-adaptive battery fuel gauge based on a probabilistic data association (PDA) algorithm. It is desirable for a battery fuel gauge (BFG) to be able to perform without any offline characterization or calibration on sample batteries. —Avvari et al.

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APRIL 7, 2024

A new study from the University of California (UC) Berkeley shows a steady, albeit modest, decline in carbon emissions with increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the last few years. million units in 2023 , according to Cox Automotive data, with California , Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas making up the top five adopters.

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AUGUST 29, 2015

The University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is working with FuelCell Energy, Inc., The University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is working with FuelCell Energy, Inc., FuelCell Energy’s cell would create liquid fuel from natural gas. Earlier post.)

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JULY 27, 2018

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), with colleagues from North Carolina State University and the University of Connecticut, have engineered the hyperthermophilic anaerobe Thermotoga maritima to produce 46% more hydrogen per cell than the wild type. The team’s highest reported yield—5.7

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JULY 31, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 7 projects that will help develop low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for central power generation from fossil energy resources for further research. Boston University. Stanford University. University of Wisconsin, Madison. West Virginia University.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The projects, administered by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), will accelerate the deployment of medium- and heavy-duty EV charging and refueling infrastructure to reduce emissions from freight corridors and the depots, ports, and other facilities those corridors service.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

megawatt Direct FuelCell power plants previously purchased and located at two California universities. FuelCell Energy offers a portfolio of services for fuel cell power plants ranging from one to 20 years. FuelCell Energy, Inc. Both plants are installed and have generated power with full operation expected within the next few weeks.

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JUNE 17, 2014

University of Hawaii of Honolulu, Hawaii will receive $3 million to develop photoelectrodes for direct solar water splitting. University of Colorado, Boulder of Boulder, Colorado will receive $2 million to develop a novel solar-thermal reactor to split water with concentrated sunlight. Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. FuelCell Energy Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Ceres Power and Cummins will develop a novel 5kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) modular system targeting high electrical efficiency (60%) and scalable to meet multiple distributed power applications up to 100 kW. Ceres Power will benefit from up to US$2.6 million of the total US$4.9-million

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JULY 18, 2014

By gaining a better understanding of how these parameter uncertainties affect outcomes, the VERIFI researchers, along with colleagues at the University of Connecticut, are seeking to create cleaner and more efficient engines. Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency Simulation' —Sibendu Som.

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JULY 18, 2012

million to 5 projects to collect and analyze performance data for hydrogen fueling stations and advanced refueling components. These new projects will collect data and monitor the performance of hydrogen fuel stations, advanced components and other innovative hydrogen technologies using renewable energy or natural gas.

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JUNE 1, 2018

The selected organizations (and project descriptions) from this first call selection are: University of Connecticut. Penn State University. University of Louisville. University of California, Irvine. The intended period of performance of each project is 24 months or less.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Natural gas vehicle adoption has been hampered in part by the bulky cylindrical tanks required to house the pressurized fuel; the tanks add weight and reduce storage space in a passenger car or light-duty truck. UTRC is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with additional operations at its affiliate in Berkeley, California.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Researchers at the University of Connecticut report that a new catalyst material using tin (Sn)-doped indium oxide (ITO) nanoparticles (NPs) as a high stability non-carbon support for platinum (Pt) NPs is a very promising candidate as a next-generation catalyst for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 4, 2017

MIT’s Martin Bazant, joined by colleagues at Stanford University and Purdue University, will lead an effort to develop a novel, data-driven design of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Also funded as part of the $35-million TRI program are: The University of Buffalo ($2.4 The University of Michigan ($2.4 Other awards.

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OCTOBER 8, 2017

When converted to energy, that could fuel about 10% of the nation’s annual transportation needs. The WHOI-lead project teams will collaborate with a third MARINER project awarded to a team led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The MARINER program addresses a critical challenge that land production systems are unlikely to solve.

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JUNE 5, 2020

These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to purchase zero-emission electric buses, which will replace diesel buses that have reached the end of their useful life.

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have shown for the first time that a low-cost, non-precious metal cobalt phosphide (CoP) catalyst catalyst can split water and generate hydrogen gas for hours on end in the harsh environment of a commercial device.

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MAY 4, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected six cost-shared University Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls research and development projects totaling up to $13 million in DOE funding, subject to annual appropriations. The following projects were selected for award negotiation and will be cost shared at a minimum of 20%.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Ohio State University. Iowa State University. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2

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JULY 30, 2014

A better understanding of the cool flames’ chemistry might help improve internal combustion engines in cars, for example by developing homogenous-charge compression ignition, which could potentially lead to engines that burn fuel at cooler temperatures, emitting fewer pollutants such as soot and nitric oxide and NO x , while still being efficient.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

The governors of 8 states—California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to take specific actions to put 3.3 The Task Force will prepare within six months a plan of action to accomplish the goals identified in the MoU.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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JUNE 21, 2016

In collaboration with the Department of Energy, the Institute will fundamentally redesign the process used for manufacturing chemicals, refining fuels, and producing other high-value products by combining many complex processing stages into one simple and streamlined step. Modular Chemical Process Intensification (MCPI) Institute.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

In addition to Deutch, the SAB includes: MIT Chemistry Professor Daniel Nocera (Sun Catalytix founder); Harvard University Professor George Whitesides; Washington University Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry Mark Wrighton; MIT Chemical Engineering Professor Kenneth Smith; and University of Utah Distinguished Professor Henry White.

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JULY 21, 2016

35 new businesses, non-profits, universities, and utilities signing on to DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge and committing to provide electric vehicle charging access for their workforce. Connecticut Green Bank. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 ChargePoint.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 28 projects for awards totaling $38 million to support early-stage research and development of innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Selections span three topic areas: Topic 1: Platinum-Free Catalysts to Lower Fuel Cell Costs. 1,999,553. .: Giner, ELX Inc.: 2,000,000. .

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 edition of its annual Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report , detailing trends in the fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. More than 35,000 fuel cell systems were shipped in 2013, an increase of more than 26% over 2012 and 400% more than 2008. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 10, 2018

The startup is developing the technology’s ability to combine and separate individual molecules to make gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel using CO 2 removed from the air. The difficulty and high cost of making CNT membranes has confined them to university laboratories and has been frequently cited as the limiting factor in their widespread use.

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