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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology vying to establish international center for solid-state batteries

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We hope CEPS will become the center for development of eco-friendly, safe and economically feasible all-solid-state energy storage technology. Some of the industry leaders attending the conference include Ford (attending remotely), Swiss company LafargeHolcim, Garmin International, Caterpillar Inc.,

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

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Massachusetts: $2,500,000. Lowell Regional Transit Authority, Massachusetts: $1,500,000.

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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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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Massachusetts. storage material.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars. Some of the automakers include in that agreement are Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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"We continue to look for energy-efficient replacement vehicles for our aging fleet as we explore ways to reduce our transportation-related carbon emissions," said Sam Pulcrano, Vice President-Sustainability, U.S. Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, A123Systems has announced plans for a Michigan-based production facility. Postal Service.

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