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New machine learning method from Stanford, with Toyota researchers, could accelerate battery development for EVs

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Here we develop and demonstrate a machine learning methodology to efficiently optimize a parameter space specifying the current and voltage profiles of six-step, ten-minute fast-charging protocols for maximizing battery cycle life, which can alleviate range anxiety for electric-vehicle users. Attia et al.

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Ames Lab team to head new $120M Critical Materials Institute; addressing shortages in rare earth metals and other materials

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The new research center, which will be named the Critical Materials Institute (CMI), will bring together leading researchers from academia, four Department of Energy national laboratories, and the private sector. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DOE investing $120M over 5 years in Energy Innovation Hub for Critical Materials Research

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The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy-Efficient Buildings, which is working to achieve major breakthroughs in energy efficient building design. A Batteries and Energy Storage Innovation Hub was also announced earlier this year. These critical materials are also at risk for supply disruptions.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. The net effect would be the production of oil for biodiesel from carbon dioxide and hydrogen or electricity.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. For electric vehicles with large battery packs, the biggest limiter is already in the circuit panel. Like this post? Herron makes a valid point.

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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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for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. usually made of copper) that conduct electricity. electric current as a similarly-sized copper wire, and can be. and electric vehicles.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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ARPA-E’s first funding opportunity, “OPEN 2009,” was issued three years ago and was similarly an open call for transformational energy technology solutions. operates at room temperature, is more energy efficient, and less. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will develop a. This process. Massachusetts. Institute of.

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