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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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The custom vehicles are made at Rivian’s factory in Illinois, and include technology and features such as: A safety-first design focused on superior 360-degree visibility, and vehicle features that protect drivers and pedestrians. Batteries that are light, resilient, and low cost in addition to lasting the lifetime of the vehicle.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Enovix Corporation. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Exelon Corporation. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation). Marquette University.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) University of Illinois at Chicago. West Virginia University Research Corporation. AOI 6: Low?cost

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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About 40 corporations, valued at a trillion dollars, own the vast majority of transmission lines in the United States. The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. Their grip over the backbone of U.S. grids demands public scrutiny and accountability.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Drive Oregon.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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million of non-Federal cost sharing. In order for low-cost electricity from coal-fired power plants to remain available, the DOE said, economical methods for capturing and storing the greenhouse gas emissions from these plants must be developed. West Virginia University Research Corporation , Morgantown, W.V.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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several genes that allow the plant to use light more efficiently, increase its carbon uptake, and divert more energy to the. light energy. uptake, and optimized light utilization. University of Illinois. with Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency into the Saccharinae The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign team will.

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