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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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DOE awarding up to $12M for projects to advance wave energy

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Oregon City, Oregon-based AquaHarmonics won the Wave Energy Prize competition by demonstrating a five-fold improvement in energy capture per unit structural cost. The company will seek to upscale its device while maintaining low costs.

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Xfuels and Converde forming gas-to-liquids JV

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XFuels is a publicly held energy company based in Portland, Oregon established to design, build, and operate regionally-integrated, small-to-midcap electricity and petroleum production facilities.

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Arcimoto FUVs a NASDAQ Addition

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A Eugene, Oregon manufacturer of affordable three-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs), Arcimoto looks to change the world. Arcimoto, makers of fun, utility vehicles for commuters and fleets, announced NASDAQ’s approval today. The company can now list its shares of common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market, a positive growth sign.

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DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

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University of Wyoming; Generation of Rare Earth Metals from Rare Earth Oxides by Using Microwave Plasma Partners: Colorado School of Mines, Ames Laboratory, Eutectix, Rare Element Resources DOE share: $500,000; Cost share: $125,500; Total costs: $625,500.

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EnerG2 introduces silicon-carbon composite for Li-ion anodes; 5x improvement in cycle life over silicon

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The technology is compatible with future improvements in silicon materials and is designed to leverage increased material stability at a consistently low cost. The composite material has been scaled for commercial manufacturing. Our competitors are still working in the lab.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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Oregon State University. Transforming High pH/High Alkalinity Cultivation through Beneficial Microbiomes and Improved Pond Design. Advanced Low-Emission Residential Fluid-Bed Biomass Combustor. Simulation-Driven Design Optimization and Automation for Cordwood-Fueled Room Heaters. Project title. Federal share.

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