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DOE seeks feedback on new domestic manufacturing conversion grants for electrified vehicles program

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has released a Request for Information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0003032 ) to seek public input that will help shape the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for Electrified Vehicles program. Background.

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ORNL team discovers mechanism behind direct ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion; implications for energy efficiency and cost of upgrading

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The research, supported by DOE’s BioEnergy Technologies Office (BETO), has implications for the energy efficiency and cost of catalytic upgrading technologies proposed for use in bio-refineries. This has renewed interest in the conversion of ethanol to hydrocarbon blend-stock and other industrial chemicals. market penetration is low.

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DOE issues Request for Information on hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications

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However, in order to achieve a significant cost reduction of onboard compressed hydrogen storage systems, the primary focus needs to be on the composite materials used in these systems. A primary cost driver of the composite materials and processing is the synthesis and conversion of precursor polymer into CF.

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Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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In addition to powering new F-550 models, existing trucks and shuttle buses can be repowered as zero-emission vehicles by conversion to the Lightning all-electric powertrain. The analytics system provides fleets with real-time information to operate their fleet at peak efficiency.

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DOE to award $35M for bioenergy feedstock and algae R&D

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DE-FOA-0002423 ) Topic Areas ins the FOA support DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO’s) objectives to reduce the minimum selling price of drop-in biofuels, lower the cost of biopower, and enable high-value products from biomass or waste resources. Development of novel methods for rapid/real-time measurements.

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DOE seeks information on enhancing algal biofuel intermediate yields for biofuel production

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0000745 ) to solicit information on the development of algae production and downstream processing technology to enhance the yield of algal biofuel intermediate products. Improved Algal Biomass Productivity.

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Electric Bike Conversion Kit Selection

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As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Electric bicycle conversion kits are generally divided into three types.

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